Patient Care Tech, Full-time, GI & Infusion Dept, EWCH, Murphy, NC

About the Role

The Patient Care Technician at Erlanger Health Systems provides direct and/or indirect care to patients, functioning within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the position.

The role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on Med/Surg/ICU. The employee must exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms requiring further evaluation by a licensed nurse, communicate effectively with customers and team members, and adapt easily to change.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred (any of the following may apply):
  • Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of North Carolina
  • First Responder
  • EMT
  • Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medical Assistant
  • Pre-Med student
  • Military Corpsman
  • Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic
  • Surgical Technician

Those employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 without the above educational requirements are grandfathered into the position. All new hires must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.

Requirements

• BLS certification completed prior to starting in the unit/department and maintained thereafter.
• Preferred certifications: CNA, EMT, or First Responder (if applicable).

Schedule

Standard hours (regular full-time or part-time schedule).