Patient Care Technician / PCT / ER

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship programs

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Atlanta seeks a full-time Patient Care Technician for Emory Decatur Hospital. Applicants should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and either experience in direct patient care or enrollment in a nursing program. The role involves various patient care duties and requires strong communication skills. Comprehensive health benefits start immediately and include student loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience or completion of a nursing assistant training course.
• BLS certification required.
• Current enrollment in a nursing program and completion of 2 clinical rotations accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care duties under supervision.
• Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed.

Skills

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Clinical equipment

Job description

Overview

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Role: Patient Care Technician for Emory Decatur Hospital (ER) — full-time, 36 hours weekly. 7pm - 7:30am shift.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies.
• 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 equipment and devices including converter chair, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive BP monitors, automatic thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, and computers.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

EEO notice

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]. One week\'s advance notice is preferred.