Patient Care Tech - Float Pool (CRD)

hhc; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Night - 12 Hour Patient Care Tech in Georgia. You will provide patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse, assist with ADLs, specimen collection, and vital signs during a 36 hour work week.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of hospital experience, a current BLS certification, and the ability to obtain required ortho education under Emory’s policy. Please contact [e-mail] for applications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• One year experience as a patient care tech in a hospital.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• Must obtain ortho education/training as mandated by Emory Healthcare policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs, specimen collection (non-invasive), and vital signs.
• Transport patients (unmonitored) and prepare for procedures.
• Document health histories, medical records, and charting; support unit responsibilities.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Documentation

Patient-focused care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 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 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 graduate or GED equivalent.

Experience:

• One (1) year experience as a patient care tech (or similar title) in a hospital.

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• Must obtain and maintain required ortho education/training as mandated in the Emory Healthcare Joint Destination Center of Excellence Policy.

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. 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: