Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Dayshift)

900 Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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. You will assist with ADLs, transport patients, prepare for procedures, collect specimens and vital signs, and perform unit-specific procedures with documented competencies.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety, and alignment with Emory's mission and values. One week's advance notice is preferred; the schedule is Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse, including assisting with ADLs, specimen collection, and transport of patients.
• Assists with patient preparation for procedures and collection of vital signs.
• Performs unit-specific procedures and tasks with documented competencies.
• Works as part of a team to ensure resources are available to all internal and external customers.

Skills

Medical terminology

Hospital procedures

Vital signs

Anatomy & physiology

Infection control

Documentation

Specimen collection

Patient care

Dressing changes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical college program in patient care assisting / LPN / EMT / paramedic or nursing program (clinical)

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 note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 FTE: 1

Expanded Work Shift

On Call:

Company Integration

We're pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths.

What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being.

We're committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we're excited about what the future holds.

We're committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we're excited about what the future holds.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC's combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.