PCT-Surgery Support Services-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 under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the surgical team.
Responsibilities
- Patient preparation for procedures
- Patient transport
- Patient positioning
- Extremity holds during prep
- Room turnover and cleaning
- Establishing and maintaining a sterile field
- Scrubbing into case for retractor holding and/or camera holding
- Restocking supplies
- Inventory management
- Assisting the nurse in the admission process
- Transporting patients to receiving departments
Education
- Required: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, 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
- Surgical Technician
Experience
- Preferred: Hospital experience
- Training in surgical aseptic technique and the OR environment
Position Requirements
- 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
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 adhere to HIPAA guidelines.