Patient Care Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Chattanooga seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care under a registered nurse's guidance. This role involves operating medical equipment, providing nursing duties, and adapting to changing healthcare technology. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications, ensuring compassionate and competent care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Active BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: CNA, Nursing Student, EMT, or Phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Operate medical equipment and recognize abnormal vital signs.
• Perform nursing duties delegated by registered nurses including venipuncture.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Adaptability

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Active American Heart Association BLS

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Student

Certified Medical Assistant

EMT

Phlebotomy trained

Job description

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*Responsibilities*

The Patient Care Tech is a multi-skilled non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs unique to the patient.

Responsibilities of the Patient Care Tech include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate the following equipment: Computer automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting O2 saturation glucose meter intercom telephone patient care equipment required for daily care scales and lifts
• Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care if required by area/ location
• Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses
• Venipuncture discontinuing INT’s
• Perform 12 lead EKG based on area/ location
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• May enter the secured supply rooms to deliver or access supplies equipment necessary to carry out the core functions of their job (oxygen thermometers etc.)
  
  

*Qualifications*

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Active American Heart Association BLS within 30 days of hire date
• Preferred qualifications/Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant Nursing Student Certified Medical Assistant EMT and/or Phlebotomy trained
  
  

*Overview*

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 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

*Pay Range*

$18.00 - $24.60 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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