PCT-Elective Ortho-Full-Time

About the role

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 GED or occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the project search program
• 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
  • 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.

Must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.

Experience

Preferred, but not required.

Position Requirements

• License/Certification/Registration Required: Current BLS certification completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward
• Preferred: 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 elective orthopedics' 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.

Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga, TN

Standard Hours Regular