What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCT-Miller Eye Center-PRN position at Erlanger?
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 equivalent
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. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration
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.
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.
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
Patient Care Tech
Standard Hours
Temporary
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 equivalent
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. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration
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.
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.
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
Patient Care Tech
Standard Hours
Temporary