Critical Care Tech - Perry Emergency Department

Houston Healthcare; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse. The role includes assisting with ADLs, specimen collection, patient transport, and vital signs, within a hospital environment.

Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED, completion of an approved patient care program or nursing enrollment, and relevant certifications such as BLS, PEARS, and Rhythm Interpretation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; approved health care program may waive with experience.
• Two years’ experience as a patient care tech or similar in a hospital.
• GA CNA certification or comparable military/medical tech experience can substitute.
• Certifications: BLS, Rhythm Interpretation, PEARS or equivalent, CPT training within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of Staff Nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and specimen collection.
• Transport patients and prepare for procedures.
• Collect vital signs and perform unit-specific tasks.
• Document clinical information accurately.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified nursing assistant program or equivalent

GA CNA certification or similar

Current enrollment in nursing program

Job description

Work Shift:Evening - 12 Hour (United States of America)11:00am - 11:00pm (36 Weekly Hours)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.Education & Training:High School diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate of an approved StateTechnical College program in patient care assisting, licensed practical nursing,emergency medical technician or paramedic or currently enrolled in andparticipating in the clinical portion of a nursing degree program. Education/training (except for HS diploma or GED equivalent) may be waivedwith experience listed below.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.Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Completion of the Rhythm InterpretationCourse CLEP test or classroom course or obtained within 3 months. CurrentPEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) orobtained within (9) nine months of hire. CPT training within 9 months of hire.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation and variousdepartmental responsibilities, anatomy & physiology, infection control, vitalsigns, medical records (charting and obtaining health histories), assistance withphysical 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:40FTE:1Expanded Work Shift:11:00a - 11:00pOn Call:Call typically not required