Erlanger Health System·Chattanooga, Tennessee
Provide direct and indirect care to patients on an elective orthopedics floor. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms that require escalation to a licensed nurse.
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.
Required: High school diploma or GED or occupational diploma paired with successful completion of the project search program 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. 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.
Preferred, but not required.
Preferred: CNA certification, EMT, First Responder (if applicable)
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 on North Wing Seven, which is an elective orthopedics' 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.
Market context
Support-services roles in Tennessee often stay competitive because employers look for licensed nurses who can step into patient-facing operations and coordinate care reliably. For this role category, the strongest candidates usually pair current state licensure and CPR certification with medical-surgical, ICU, or hemodialysis experience. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any hands-on clinical experience that matches the preferred background.
