Erlanger Health System·Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing direct and indirect care to patients within the assigned unit. They must exercise judgment to identify signs and symptoms requiring further evaluation by a licensed nurse while maintaining effective communication with the team.
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients.
Those who were employed as a Patient Care Tech prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Tech. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam.
Experience: Required:
Preferred: Hospital experience preferred
Preferred: CNA certification, EMT licensure, First Responder, MA certification
A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients. 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 his or her assigned unit. 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.