Patient Care Tech/ PCT/ Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking a patient care assistant to support hygiene, mobility, and comfort under RN/LPN supervision. You will document intake/output and observations, assist with admissions/discharges, and help with procedures while ensuring safety and infection control.

The role emphasizes effective communication with patients, families, and care teams. It involves operating clinical equipment, collaborating on performance improvement initiatives, and maintaining competencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or equivalent credentials preferred.
• BLS certification required or preferred per policy.
• Previous healthcare experience is not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care duties including hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support.
• Assists with patient procedures and emergencies as directed by RN/LPN.
• Records patient intake and output and documents observations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides support in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Assists with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, and postmortem care.
• Observes and reports significant or unusual patient or environmental information to RN/LPN.
• Utilizes appropriate technology and equipment safely in the provision of care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification

BLS certification

Tools

Bag-valve-mask device

Suction equipment

Bedside glucose monitoring

Pneumatic compression stockings

Oxygen equipment

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs assigned patient care duties including hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support.
2. Assists with patient procedures and emergencies as directed by RN/LPN.
3. Records patient intake and output and documents observations accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Provides support in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
5. Assists with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, and postmortem care.
6. Observes and reports significant or unusual patient or environmental information to RN/LPN.
7. Utilizes appropriate technology and equipment safely in the provision of care.

Equipment & Technical Skills

1. Assists in the use of clinical devices including bag-valve-mask device, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometer, bedside glucose monitoring machine, and emergency carts.
2. Operates patient care equipment such as converter chairs, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, automatic thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, and computers.
3. Collects and transports patient specimens and ensures timely completion of applicable forms.
4. Transports patients safely throughout the hospital as needed.

Team Collaboration & Communication

1. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and members of the patient care team.
2. Promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient and staff satisfaction.
3. Participates in unit-based and system-wide performance improvement programs as required.
4. Demonstrates behaviors that support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.

Compliance & Safety

1. Adheres to Standard Precautions, Infection Control procedures, and safety guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment.
2. Ensures compliance with standards of care, Department of Nursing policies, and hospital procedures.
3. May participate in research projects impacting patient care.
4. Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification
• Previous healthcare experience preferred, but not required
• BLS certification

Physical Requirements (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the workday (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing and walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste; Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor surfaces; Hot/cold temperatures; Indoor/outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

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 note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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 note that one week's advance notice is preferred.