Patient Care Technician / PCT / Complex Medical / Virtual Interviews This Week!

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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

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
• Communicates with patients, families, and members of the patient care team
• Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies
• Promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by an RN/LPN
• Ensures prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided
• Complies with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards
• Assists in the use of:
  • Bag-valve-mask device
  • Anti-embolism stockings
  • Pneumatic compression stockings
  • Oxygen and suction equipment
  • Incentive spirometer
  • Emergency cart
  • Bedside glucose monitoring machine
• Operates:
  • Converter chair, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs
  • Non-invasive BP monitors, automatic thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter
  • Computers
• Records patient intake and output
• Assists RN/LPN in providing patient care including:
  • 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
• 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 programs
• Serves as a resource/model through compliance with standards of care and policies
• 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

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification 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
  • Current enrollment in a nursing program and completion of 2 clinical rotations

Physical Requirements

• Lifting:
  • 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
  • 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
  • 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
  • Maximum lifting: 75 lbs
• Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs
• 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

• Exposures may 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