PCT-Surgery Support Services-6a-2p-Full-Time

Patient Care Technician

Job Summary: A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician functions as a member of the surgical team. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to patient preparation for procedures, patient transport, patient positioning, extremity holds during prep, room turnover/cleaning, establishing and maintaining a sterile field, scrubbing into case for retractor holding and/or camera holding, restocking supplies, and inventory management.

Education: Required: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, or occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the project search program 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.

Experience: Required: Preferred: Hospital experience Training in surgical aseptic technique and the OR environment

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder, MA certification