Patient Care Tech-Sequatchie Valley ED-Full-time, 7P-7A Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Patient Care Tech-Sequatchie Valley ED-Full-time, 7P-7A at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN. Responsibilities include direct and/or indirect patient care under RN supervision. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, EMT Certification, BLS Certification, and CNA Entry level. Preferred certifications include First Responder, Military Corpsman, or Surgical Technician. BLS certification is required.
Job Description
Patient Care Tech-Sequatchie Valley ED-Full-time, 7P-7A Erlanger Health System
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Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$15.9K
- $20.3K a year 1 day ago Qualifications EMT Certification BLS Certification High school diploma or GED CNA Entry level Full Job Description Patient Care Tech-Sequatchie Valley ED-Full-time, 7P-7A ( 43536 )
- Bledsoe Pikeville, TN Patient Care Tech-SVED-FT Regular
- Non-exempt
- Full-time
- Standard Hours 37.
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Description Job Summary:
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences.
Preferred:
Active certification in one of the following: 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. 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.
Experience:
Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s):
License/Certification/Registration Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
Preferred:
One or more: CNA certification
Medical Assistant EMT First Responder Combat Medic Combat Life Saver Military Corpsman 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 the emergency room. Duties may include assisting medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set-up and cleaning, and patient care for a broad patient population. 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.
