Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Dayshift)

Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide support under the supervision of the Staff Nurse. Responsibilities include ADLs, specimen collection, patient transport, and preparation for procedures, requiring documented competencies.

The role emphasizes vital signs, documentation, infection control, and collaboration with the care team to ensure quality service for all patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (HS) required.
• Two years of experience as a patient care tech or similar in a hospital; or equivalent in other healthcare settings.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC) and completion of Rhythm Interpretation/PEARS/CPT training within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Collect specimens and transport patients as needed.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor vital signs.
• Document care and participate in infection control and charting.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Documentation

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift: Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Position Summary: Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse to include but not limited to assisting with ADLs specimen collection, transportation of patients, patient preparation for procedures, collection of vital signs and unit specific procedures and tasks which require documented competencies. Responsible for fulfillment of Emory Healthcare mission, values, and quality commitment. Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to all internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• A. Education & Training: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate of an approved State Technical College program in patient care assisting, licensed practical nursing, emergency medical technician or paramedic or currently enrolled in and participating in the clinical portion of a nursing degree program. Education/training (except for HS diploma or GED equivalent) may be waived with experience listed below.
• B. Experience: Two (2) years' experience as a patient care tech (or similar title) in a hospital. Hospital experience may be substituted with Two (2) years patient care assisting experience in other health care facilities and a GA Certified Nursing Assistant certification or Two (2) years' experience as a medical technician or hospital corpsman in the U.S. Armed Forces. Current enrollment in clinical portion of a nursing program eliminates experience requirement.
• C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Completion of the Rhythm Interpretation Course CLEP test or classroom course or obtained within 3 months. Current PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) or obtained within (9) nine months of hire. CPT training within 9 months of hire.
• D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation and various departmental responsibilities, anatomy & physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records (charting and obtaining health histories), assistance with physical exams, specimen collection, patient focused care, dressing changes (clean & sterile).

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Expanded Work Shift: On Call: