Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

CHI is seeking a Patient Care Technician for their Hixson Unit, a role crucial for providing direct patient care as part of a collaborative healthcare team. The position offers a comprehensive role in patient monitoring and support under the supervision of registered nurses, contributing to a rewarding healthcare environment while ensuring skill development in a faith-based organization known for excellence in healthcare services.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Students ages 16 and 17 can be employed with parental consent.
• Must have a TN state license for nursing assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurse.
• Operate medical equipment and monitoring machines.
• Perform nursing duties as delegated and apply knowledge of growth and development.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant program graduate

Certified Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant certification

Job description

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Responsibilities

Hixson Unit 2

Full Time 7p-7a

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 health care 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

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

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 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $22.92 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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