Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Tech Opportunity

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.

We are seeking a Patient Care Tech for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

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 successfully completed the first nursing clinical semester or Completion 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 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. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing. Apply today!

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.