PCT-PACU-Full-Time at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, BLS Certification, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Transport, Communication, Adaptability, Nursing Fundamentals

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. a written exam. Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Hospital experience preferred Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder, MA certification Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned unit. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change. The employee must be able to assist nurse in admission process, adhere to HIPAA guidelines and transport patient to receiving departments.

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Responsibilities

This non-licensed healthcare provider is responsible for providing direct and/or indirect care to patients, which includes assisting nurses with admissions and transporting patients to receiving departments. The technician must demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of the patients served in their assigned unit.