Patient Care Tech, PRN, Nights, Med Surg, EWCH, Murphy, NC - Medicine Journal

Description

Job Summary:
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.


Education:

Preferred:

Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of North Carolina, 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 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.
High School Diploma or equivalent.


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:
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 Med/Surg/ICU.

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.