What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at Catholic Health Initiatives?

Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family :

On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hours On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Paid Time Off (PTO) Health / Dental / Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Adoption Assistance Wellness Program

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 hirePCT 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 certificationCertified Nursing Assistant with current TN license Certified Patient Care Technician or Certified Medical Assistant with active certificationBLS within 30 days of hire

Pay Range

17.00 - $22.92 / hourWe are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Salary : $17 - $23

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