Patient Care Tech - Urology - Full-Time

Job Summary:

A non-certified employee who will function under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Duties could include escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining and documenting vital signs, obtaining EKGs, performing phlebotomy duties, cleaning exam rooms, and other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager or clinical lead.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent 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.

Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.

Experience:

Preferred, but not required.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required:

BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Preferred:

CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable)

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 physician practice. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.

The individual must be able to provide the care needed as described in the practice's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, or discussed verbally or written.

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