Patient Care Technician / PCT / Moderate Care Unit

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. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Cleans the patient's room
• Operates various clinical equipment
• Helps with emergencies
• Assists with patient procedures
• Collects and transports patient specimens
• Communicates with patients, families and members of the patient care team
• Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

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
• 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)

Environmental Factors

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and work tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
• Biological hazards
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
• Communicable diseases
• Electrical shock
• Latex
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work
• Travel may be required
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators

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. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.