PCT-PACU-PRN

Job Summary

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, or meet one of the preferences.
• 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 or Surgical Technician.

Experience

• Required: None specified.
• PREFERRED: Hospital Experience.
• Preferred Position Requirement(s): None specified.

License/Certification/Registration

• License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
• PREFERRED: CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder, MA certification.

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 in his or her assigned unit.
• 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.
• The employee must be able to assist nurse in admission process, adhere to HIPAA guidelines and transport patient to receiving departments.

Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN Standard Hours

Temporary