PCT Lead-Trauma Step Down Unit-Full-Time-Days

Job Summary:

A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. The PCT Lead position will be in charge of and oversee the orientation process for all new hires to the unit and ensure they are adequately prepared for the job by signing off on the Patient Care Tech check-off sheet to attest to training provided. The Lead Tech may be responsible for orienting from one to several Patient Care Techs simultaneously.

They must remain in good standing with the unit and be an example of Erlanger's standards of behavior. The PCT Lead will communicate frequently with the Nurse Manager, educator and CSL�s of the unit to ensure department needs are being met. The Patient Care Tech Lead will also perform patient care tech duties.

Education:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences

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:

Must have worked on unit for greater than 6 months.

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 Lead must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on North Wing Seven, which is an internal medicine, diabetes, metabolic, cerebral vascular, and telemetry floor. 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.

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