Patient Care Tech - 4M Cardiovascular

900 Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Patient Care Tech for night shifts to support nursing staff with ADL assistance, specimen collection, patient transport, and vital signs collection. The role requires a year of hospital-based patient care experience and current BLS certification.

Integration activities with Houston Healthcare are noted as part of organizational alignment. The position involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, adherence to infection control and charting

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• One year experience as a patient care tech in a hospital.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC) and ortho education/training as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of Staff Nurse.
• Assist with ADL's and non-invasive specimen collection.
• Transport patients unmonitored.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Collect vital signs.
• Assist with unit-specific procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient care support

ADL assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift: Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)

I. Position Summary: Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse to include but not limited to assisting with ADL's specimen collection (non-invasive), transportation of patients (unmonitored), patient preparation for procedures, collection of vital signs and unit specific procedures and tasks which require documented competencies. Responsible for fulfillment of Houston Healthcare mission, values, and quality commitment. Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to all internal and external customers

II. Qualifications

• A. Education & Training: High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• B. Experience: One (1) year experience as a patient care tech (or similar title) in a hospital.
• C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Must obtain and maintain required ortho education/training as mandated in the Houston Healthcare Joint Destination Center of Excellence Policy.
• D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation, and various departmental responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records (charting and obtaining health histories), assistance with physical exams, specimen collection, patient-focused care, dressing changes (clean and 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: 36 FTE: 0.9

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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.