Patient Care Tech

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

Were seeking a Patient Care Technician for Emory Saint Joseph Hospital responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work and ensuring the safety for all patients.

This individual will:

• 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
• completing applicable forms

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.

Assists in the use of:

• bag-valve-mask device
• anti-embolism stockings
• pneumatic compression stockings
• oxygen
• 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

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
• Current enrollment in a nursing program and completion of 2 clinical rotations

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Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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 weeks advance notice is preferred.