Patient Care Technician / PCT / ER

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Emory Midtown Hospital. This full-time role involves performing patient care duties, ensuring safety, and supporting the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a focus on patient care and communication.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification mandatory.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and observation duties under supervision.
• Communicate with patients and families.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

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Overview

Emory Healthcare. Where you matter as much as the work you do!

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare, we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship, and leadership programs for all types of jobs, in 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 programs and more

Description

7am - 7:30pm / Full Time / 36 Hours

Salary range - $15.75 - $24.96

About

We're seeking a Patient Care Technician for Emory Midtown Hospital responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work and ensuring the safety of all patients. This individual will:

• Perform 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.
• Communicate with patients, families, and members of the patient care team.
• Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies. Promote a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction.
• Ensure hygiene, comfort, and rest measures are provided as prescribed.
• Comply with Standard Precautions, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards to maintain a clean and healthy work environment.
• Assist in using medical devices and equipment such as bag-valve-mask, anti-embolism stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, spirometer, emergency cart, and bedside glucose monitor.
• Operate converter chair, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, BP monitors, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, and computers. Record patient intake and output.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent. BLS certification required. Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Additional Details

Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University, is Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system, with 11 hospitals, including 4 Magnet designated, The Emory Clinic, and over 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is Georgia’s largest clinically integrated network with more than 3,450 physicians across 70 subspecialties.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. A one-week advance notice is preferred.