Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Dayshift)

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Emory Healthcare is seeking a patient care technician in Warner Robins, GA. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse, assist with ADLs, collect specimens, transport patients, and prepare for procedures.

The role requires HS diploma or GED, plus completion of a patient care assisting program or equivalent healthcare training. BLS/PEARS and other certifications may be required within 9 months.

Competenze

• HS diploma or GED required; candidate may be enrolled in nursing degree program.
• Graduate of approved patient care assisting program or licensed practical nursing, EMT or paramedic program.

Mansioni

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and patient preparation for procedures.
• Collect specimens and vital signs; transport patients.
• Perform unit-specific tasks with documented competencies; support nursing staff.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Medical terminology

Documentation

Formazione

HS diploma or GED

State-approved patient care assisting program

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Expanded Work Shift

On Call