Patient Care Technician / PCT / Moderate Care Unit

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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SKILLS

Blood-Borne Pathogens, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Customer Satisfaction, Emergency Medicine, Environmental Work, Genetics, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Leadership, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Nursing, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Standards of Care, Time Management, Typing

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

Today

Overview

Emory Healthcare. Where you matter as much as the work you do!

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: + 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 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. + 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: 1. One year of direct patient care experience, 2. Successful completion of a nursing assistant training course 3. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through State of Georgia, OR 4. 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. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hospital_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30322_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EUH Moderate Care Unit 4B-N_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_162477_

Job Category

_Clinical & Nursing Support_

Schedule

_7p-7:30a_

Standard Hours

_36 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $18.90/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $22.47/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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