Patient Care Technician PCT ED

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

Salary range $15.75$24.96

Wereseeking aPatient Care Technician for Emory Johns Creek responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an 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 and completing applicable forms. Communicates with patients families and members of the patient care team.
• Maintains hospital and unitspecific 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 bagvalvemask device antiembolism stockings pneumatic compression stockings oxygen suction equipment incentive spirometer emergency cart and bedside glucose monitoring machine. Operates converter chair lifts scales beds stretchers wheelchairs noninvasive 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 unitbased and systemwide 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 preferred.
• BLS required.
• Must meet one of the following requirements: 1 Three 3 years of direct patient care experience and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through State of Georgia OR 2 Completion of EMTbasic certification.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! 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 hospitals4 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 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Supporting a diverse equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race color religion ethnic or national origin gender genetic information age disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression and/or veterans status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects values and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (MediumHeavy) 3675 lbs. 033 of the work day (occasionally); 2035 lbs. 3466 of the workday; (frequently); 1020 lbs. 67100 of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; 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: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Bloodborne pathogen exposure; Biohazardous 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.

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