Patient Care Tech Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Patient Care Tech
CHI Memorial Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee The posted compensation range of $17.00 – $22.92 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Requisition

ID 2025-409217

Employment Type PRN
Department Cardiac Telemetry
Hours/Pay Period 0
Shift Varies
Weekly Schedule Varies
Remote No
Category Nurse Assistant Responsibilities The Patient Care Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient. Responsibilities of the Patient Care Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts
Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location
Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses
Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s
Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location
Good telephone and communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to adapt to changes in health care technology.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
May enter the secured supply rooms to deliver or access supplies, equipment necessary to carry out the core functions of their job (oxygen, thermometers, etc.)

Qualifications PCT I:

Students ages 16 and 17 can be employed with parental consent as part of High School Health Career Program, High School graduate or equivalent. BLS within 30 days of hire

PCT II:

Students ages 16 and 17 can be employed with parental consent as part of High School Health Career Program, High School graduate or equivalent. Certified Nursing Assistant program graduate with current TN license, Certified Patient Care Technician or certified Medical Assistant with active certification Certified Nursing Assistant with current TN license, Certified Patient Care Technician or Certified Medical Assistant with active certification BLS within 30 days of hire Overview CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified. Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits. Look for gyms, restaurants, doctors and schools in the area.