PCT-East Med Surg-Wing 2-PRN
Erlanger, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Job Summary
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent (or meet one of the preferences)
De‑escalation training if applicable
Preferred Education
Certified Nursing Assistant in Tennessee
First Responder, EMT
Nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing
Medical Assistant
Pre-Med student
Military Corpsman
Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic
Surgical 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.
Experience
Preferred, but not required.
Position Requirements: License/Certification/Registration.
Required Training
BLS completed prior to unit assignment and maintained thereafter.
Must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.
Preferred Experience
CNA certification.
EMT.
First Responder (if applicable).
Department Position Summary
The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients on North Wing Seven, an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse, communicate effectively with customers and team members, and be flexible and adapt easily to change.
Location
Erlanger East Chattanooga, TN
Standard Hours
Temporary
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A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent (or meet one of the preferences)
De‑escalation training if applicable
Preferred Education
Certified Nursing Assistant in Tennessee
First Responder, EMT
Nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing
Medical Assistant
Pre-Med student
Military Corpsman
Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic
Surgical 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.
Experience
Preferred, but not required.
Position Requirements: License/Certification/Registration.
Required Training
BLS completed prior to unit assignment and maintained thereafter.
Must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.
Preferred Experience
CNA certification.
EMT.
First Responder (if applicable).
Department Position Summary
The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients on North Wing Seven, an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse, communicate effectively with customers and team members, and be flexible and adapt easily to change.
Location
Erlanger East Chattanooga, TN
Standard Hours
Temporary
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