Patient Care Technician - Surgery & Neuro Service Line

Job Summary: A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients 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 or equivalent
• 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.

Experience:

• Required: None specified
• 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

Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned unit. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change. The employee must be able to assist the nurse in the admission process, adhere to HIPAA guidelines, and transport patients to receiving departments.