Patient Care Tech - Urology - Full-Time

About the Role

The Patient Care Technician at Erlanger Health Systems provides direct and/or indirect care of patients on North Wing Seven, an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The role requires demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, exercising judgment to identify signs and symptoms needing further evaluation by a licensed nurse, and effectively communicating with patients, team members, and adapting to change.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent, or meet one of the following preferences:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of 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 employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to March 1, 2004, without the above educational requirements are grandfathered into the role. All new hires must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.

Experience

Preferred but not required.

Requirements

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