Patient Care Technician

Erlanger
Chattanooga, TN
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

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

What You Will Do

Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Seven, exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse, effectively communicate with customers and team members, and be flexible and adapt easily to change.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse, and effectively communicate with customers and team members.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED or occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the project search program
  • BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward
  • CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable)
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