PCT-Medical ICU-Full-Time-Nights

About the Role

The Patient Care Technician at Erlanger Health Systems provides direct and/or indirect care to patients. This role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for age-appropriate patient care, exercise judgment in recognizing symptoms needing further evaluation by a licensed nurse, and effectively communicate with patients, team members, and adapt to change.

Education

Required:

• High school diploma or GED, or
• Occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the Project SEARCH program, or
• One of the preferred qualifications listed below.

Preferred:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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 employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to March 1, 2004, without the above educational requirements are grandfathered into the role. All Patient Care Technicians 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms requiring further evaluation by a licensed nurse.
• Communicate effectively with patients, customers, and team members.
• Adapt easily to change.