Patient Care Technician / PCT / Central Clinical Support

RiseMe; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN. Responsibilities include room cleaning, operating clinical equipment, assisting with emergencies, collecting specimens, and maintaining patient comfort and hygiene.

The role emphasizes clear communication with patients, families, and the care team, adherence to infection control, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS required.
• One year of direct patient care experience.
• Nursing assistant training or CNA license or nursing program enrollment with 2 clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and observation under RN/LPN supervision.
• Clean patient rooms and operate clinical equipment.
• Assist with emergencies and procedures and collect specimens.
• Maintain patient hygiene, comfort, and safety and document appropriately.
• Record patient intake and output and communicate with the care team.

Skills

BLS Certification

Direct patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Training Course

CNA license

Enrollment in nursing program with 2 clinical rotations

Job description

Role summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care and support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, operating clinical equipment, assisting with emergencies and procedures, collecting specimens, and maintaining patient hygiene and comfort. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, and the care team, adherence to infection control and safety standards, and accurate documentation. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one year of direct patient care experience, completion of a nursing assistant training course, a CNA license, or current enrollment in a nursing program with completed clinical rotations. The position involves medium-heavy physical demands and potential exposure to various environmental factors common in a healthcare setting.

Overview

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programsand more

Description

• Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, including but not limited to: cleaning the patient's room, operating various clinical equipment, helping with emergencies, assisting with patient procedures, collecting and transporting patient specimens and completing applicable forms.
• Communicates with patients, families and members of the patient care team.
• Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies.
• As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced.
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by an RN/LPN.
• Ensures that prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided.
• Complies with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment.
• Assists in the use of bag-valve-mask device, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometer, emergency cart and bedside glucose monitoring machine.
• Operates converter chair, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive BP monitors, automatic thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, and computers.
• Records patient intake and output.
• Assists RN/LPN in providing patient care according to individual needs by assisting with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, elimination and hygiene.
• Observes and reports significant or unusual information about the patient and environment to the RN/LPN and documents appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Transports patients and patient specimens throughout the hospital as needed.
• Contributes to the completion of patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Assists with postmortem care.
• Utilizes appropriate technology to complete all related processes.
• Participates in unit-based and system-wide Performance Improvement program as required by department leadership.
• Serves as a resource/model through compliance with standards of care and with Department of Nursing and Hospital policies and procedures.
• May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas.
• Participates in the orientation of nursing support assistants to the unit.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS required.
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• One year of direct patient care experience,
• Successful completion of a nursing assistant training course
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through State of Georgia, OR
• Current enrollment in a nursing program and completion of 2 clinical rotations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS(Medium-Heavy) 36-75lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & 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 environment 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; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

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.