Patient Care Technician

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Hixson ED- Full time Nights 1900-0700

The Patient Care Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.

Responsibilities of the Patient Care Tech include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts
• Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location
• Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses
• Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s
• Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in health care technology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• May enter the secured supply rooms to deliver or access supplies, equipment necessary to carry out the core functions of their job (oxygen, thermometers, etc.)

PCT I-Students ages 16 and 17 can be employed with parental consent as part of High School Health Career Program, High School graduate or equivalent.BLS within 30 days of hire

PCT II-High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Program/CNA or student nurse who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or EMT-Advanced/ EMT-Paramedic. Prefers phlebotomy and 12 lead EKG TECH experienceCurrent State Certification Certified Nursing Assistant orCurrent State License EMT-Advanced or EMT- Paramedic or transcript of fundamental of Nursing completion and currently enrolled in a Nursing programOne year of hospital patient care experience, minimum of six months experience with cardiac/medical patients desired.