PCT-Surgery Admit Unit-Full-Time-Days
About the role
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse, and must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.
Education requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the project search program
- Meet one of the preferred qualifications below
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
Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care 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. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.
Certification requirements
- Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
- Preferred: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable)
Experience
Preferred, but not required.