Patient Care Technician / PCT / Med Surg

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits start on

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Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development, and领导

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses at a Georgia hospital.

The role involves cleaning patient rooms, operating clinical equipment, assisting with procedures, transporting patients and specimens, and contributing to a safe, healing environment while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. BLS and CNA credentials or active nursing enrollment are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, including cleaning patient rooms, operating clinical equipment, assisting with procedures, collecting and transporting specimens, and completing forms.
• Communicates with patients, families, and the care team.
• Maintains unit-specific competencies and adheres to safety standards.
• Promotes a healing environment and supports patient and staff satisfaction.
• Assists in emergencies as directed by RN/LPN and supports hygiene and comfort measures.
• Operates medical equipment and records intake/output data.
• Transports patients and specimens within the hospital and assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assists with postmortem care and participates in Performance Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

CNA certification/license

Nursing program enrollment (2 clinicals)

Job description

Overview

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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 and 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 patients 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.