What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech - Pediatric ICU - Full Time, nights position at Erlanger?
Job Summary:
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent 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. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 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.
Experience:
Required:
Preferred:
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be 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 Pediatric ICU-CH. 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.
Children's Hospital Chattanooga, TN
Patient Care Tech - PICU - Full Time, nights
Standard Hours
Regular
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent 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. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 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.
Experience:
Required:
Preferred:
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be 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 Pediatric ICU-CH. 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.
Children's Hospital Chattanooga, TN
Patient Care Tech - PICU - Full Time, nights
Standard Hours
Regular
