Patient Care Tech - Mother Baby East Campus - 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
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferably meet one of the preferences.
De-escalation training.
Preferred Education
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.
Experience
Preferred, but not required.
Position Requirements
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable)
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 on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. 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.
Location
Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN. Patient Care Tech – Erlanger East Campus – Mother Baby.
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
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferably meet one of the preferences.
De-escalation training.
Preferred Education
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.
Experience
Preferred, but not required.
Position Requirements
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable)
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 on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. 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.
Location
Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN. Patient Care Tech – Erlanger East Campus – Mother Baby.
Standard Hours
Temporary.
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