Patient Care Technician-General Medicine-Full-Time Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: A Patient Care Technician-General Medicine-Full-Time position is available at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves providing direct and/or indirect patient care. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, EMT Certification, BLS Certification, and CNA entry level qualifications. The salary is estimated at $15.5K-$19K per year.
Job Description
Patient Care Technician-General Medicine-Full-Time Erlanger Health System
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Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$15.5K
- $19K a year 17 hours ago Qualifications EMT Certification BLS Certification High school diploma or GED CNA Entry level Full Job Description Patient Care Technician-General Medicine-Full-Time ( 43813 )
- Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN Patient Care Tech Regular
- Non-exempt
- Full-time
- Standard Hours 36
Description 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 equivalent 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. 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:
Required:
Preferred:
Position Requirement(s):
License/Certification/Registration Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.
Preferred:
CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable)
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 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. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.
