Patient Care Tech

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff with daily patient care and maintain a clean, safe environment. Under RN supervision, you will support patient comfort, safety, and privacy while documenting care in the EMR system.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA certification or PCT experience, with BLS within 30 days of starting. A HS diploma or GED is required, and one year of PCT experience is preferred to join our team in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• State CNA certification or documented PCT experience is required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of start date.
• 1 year of PCT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate team members.
• Document patient care information in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with activities of daily living for assigned patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Team player

BLS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State CNA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Are you looking for a work environment where our culture and values thrive? Submit your application for our Patient Care Tech opening with Parkridge Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What you will do in this role

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his/her department.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.
• Document patient care information in the appropriate computer screens.
• You will assist with ADL's for assigned patients.

What qualifications you will need

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or documented Patient Care Tech (PCT) experience required.
• Can be former RN Nursing student who has successfullycompleted the first nursing clinical semester orCompletion of State approved CNA course,or CNA certificate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year of PCT experience preferred.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.