PCT-East Emergency Department
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician
Job Summary
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Education- Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. - Preferred:
Active certification in one of the following:
Certified Nursing Assistant (TN), First Responder, EMT, Nursing student with Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver, Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Individuals may work in a Patient Care Technician position, must function within guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3‑1‑2004 without the listed educational requirements will be grandfathered.
Must complete Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration.
- Required: BLS completed prior to joining the unit/department and maintained thereafter. De-escalation training.
- Preferred: One or more of the following: CNA certification, Medical Assistant, EMT, First Responder, Combat Medic, Combat Life Saver, Military Corpsman.
The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the emergency room. Duties may include assisting medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set‑up and cleaning, and patient care for a broad patient population. The employee must exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse.
They must effectively communicate with customers and team members, and be flexible and adaptable to change.
Erlanger East, Chattanooga, TN. Standard hours:
Regular.
Employment type:
Full‑time. Seniority level:
Entry level.
- Health Care Provider
- Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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