PCT-Ortho/Neuro-Full-Time-Nights

About the role

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the project search program
• Must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change

Preferred qualifications

• 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

Note: 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.

Required certification

• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward

Preferred certification

• CNA certification
• EMT
• First Responder (if applicable)