Patient Care Tech, Full-time, Days, Med-Surg, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Job Summary:A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.Education:Preferred:Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of North Carolina, 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.High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience:Preferred, but not required.Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/RegistrationRequired:BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.Preferred:CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable)Department Position Summary: