Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Nightshift)

Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide bedside care and support under the supervision of the Staff Nurse. Duties include assisting with ADLs, specimen collection, transporting patients, preparing for procedures, and documenting vital signs and observations.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED, two years of hospital patient care experience, and current BLS. Certification requirements include PEARS and rhythm interpretation prerequisites, with CPT training to follow.

Formación

• HS diploma or GED; state technical college program in patient care assisting or nursing program enrollment
• Two years' experience as a patient care tech or similar in a hospital or equivalent experience in other health care settings
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification; PEARS or equivalent by hire; rhythm interpretation CLEP/test or course
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital services, vital signs, specimen collection, charting and nursing documentation

Responsabilidades

• Assist with ADLs and patient care tasks under supervision
• Collect specimens and vital signs, transport patients
• Prepare patients for procedures and support clinical staff
• Maintain infection control and accurate health records

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Patient care assistance

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Graduate from State Technical College program

GA CNA certification or enrollment in nursing program

BLS certification

Herramientas

Certified Medical Technician

Descripción del empleo

Work Shift:Night - 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: