Critical Care Tech - WR Emergency Department

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Night shift Patient Care Tech to support patient care under the supervision of Staff Nurses. Responsibilities include ADLs assistance, specimen collection, patient transport, and vital signs monitoring. Requires high school diploma or GED and completion of a approved program or nursing enrollment.

Two years of hospital patient care tech experience or equivalent, and current BLS certification are required. Evening shifts and 0.9 FTE with 36 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; state tech college program in patient care assisting, LPN, EMT or paramedic, or enrolled in nursing program.
• GA CNA certification or equivalent may substitute experience.
• Two years’ experience as a patient care tech or similar in a hospital or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and patient care tasks.
• Perform specimen collection and transport patients.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor vital signs.
• Follow unit procedures and maintain documentation and records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Documentation

Vital signs

Infection control

Dressing changes

ADLs assistance

Specimen collection

Education

High School diploma or GED

LPN/EMT/Paramedic training

Nursing degree program enrollment

Job description

Work Shift:

Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)7:00pm - 7:00am (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 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.

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 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.

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:

36

FTE:

0.9

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: