Patient Care Technician

Where Youll Work

CHI Memorial a member of CommonSpirit is an award-winning not-for-profit faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer cardiac neuroscience stroke and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report PINC AI CMS Healthgrades Leapfrog and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

GA- Full time Nights

Patient Care Techs (PCTs) are vital unlicensed healthcare providers offering direct patient care under an RNs supervision. They apply developmental knowledge to tailor care to patients evolving physical and psychosocial needs.

Key responsibilities include :

• Operating various equipment : computers vital sign machines (recognizing and reporting abnormalities) O2 saturation monitors glucose meters intercoms telephones scales and lifts.
• Performing basic EKG monitoring and recognizing life-threatening dysrhythmias (as required by location).
• Executing nursing duties delegated by RNs.
• Venipuncture and discontinuing IVs.
• Performing 12-lead EKGs (as required).
• Demonstrating strong communication telephone and customer service skills.
• Adapting to new healthcare technology.
• Accessing secured supply rooms for necessary equipment.

Job Requirements

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 hire

PCT 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 certification

Certified Nursing Assistant with current TN license Certified Patient Care Technician or Certified Medical Assistant with active certification

BLS within 30 days of hire

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1