PCT-Elective Ortho OR-PRN Erlanger Health System
- 3.4 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Part-time | PRN 1 day ago Qualifications BLS Certification HIPAA Full Job Description PCT-Elective Ortho OR-PRN ( 47448 )
- Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN Patient Care Tech Temporary
- Non-exempt
- Part-time
- Standard Hours 0.
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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 patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the surgical team. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to patient preparation for procedures, patient transport, patient positioning, extremity holds during prep, room turnover/cleaning, establishing and maintaining a sterile field, scrubbing into case for retractor holding and/or camera holding, restocking supplies, and inventory management
Education:
Required:
High school diploma or GED 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 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.
Experience:
Required:
N/A Preferred:
Hospital experience Training in surgical aseptic technique and the OR environment Position Requirement(s):
License/Certification/Registration Required:
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Completion of 8 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLS's and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator).
Preferred:
CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder, MA certification
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 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 assist nurse in admission process, adhere to HIPAA guidelines and transport patient to receiving departments.
