Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician supports patients on a general surgical floor serving plastic, urology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and vascular surgery units. This role provides both hands-on and supportive care, observes patients for changes in their condition, and shares relevant information with the healthcare team to help coordinate care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect care to patients on assigned surgical units.
- Monitor patients’ signs and symptoms and report relevant observations to the healthcare team.
- Communicate effectively with care team members regarding patient needs and status.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Preferred: experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or completion of a relevant medical training program.
Erlanger Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
