Patient Care Tech 1 - M/S A5 - Full-Time - Night Shift (7pm)

Description

At Highpoint Health-Sumner, you will provide support to our patients, nurses and providers through our excellent care model. You are a valued member of each patient's care team. Here we Make a Difference Together, while Doing the Right Thing in order to Champion Patient Care. At Sumner, we Act with Kindness and Embrace the Individuality that each team member brings to the organization. This is a Great Place to Work!

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities, as well as POC Testing and EKGs, as needed .

Reports to: Director Medical/Surgical Telemetry A5

Qualifications

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent - Required

State Certified Nurse Aide, can be considered without High school diploma or equivalent

Patient Care Technician education - Preferred

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Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Computer proficiency required

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Required Skills

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross Certification) must be obtained within 30 days of employment if not current upon hire.

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Required Skills

Licenses: State of Tennessee Certified Nurse Aide licensure or EMT licensure - Preferred

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Minimum Work Experience

One (1) year certified nurse tech or EMT experience - Preferred

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