Patient Care Technician / PCT / Complex Medicine /Virtual Interviews this Week!

About the Role

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, 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 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 departmental/hospital 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 the State of Georgia, OR
  • Current enrollment in a nursing program and completion of 2 clinical rotations.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: 36-75 lbs occasionally (0-33% of the workday), 20-35 lbs frequently (34-66% of the workday), 10-20 lbs constantly (67-100% of the workday). Maximum lifting weight: 75 lbs.
• Carrying objects up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional to frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing).
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental Factors

Environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. 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.

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare, we fuel your professional journey with comprehensive benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship, and leadership programs for all types of jobs, along with a supportive environment.

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