Patient Care Technician / PCT / CCU

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

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

Salary range - $15.75-$24.96

Wereseeking aPatient Care Technician for Emory Midtown Hospital 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.
• 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 and bedside glucose monitoring machine.
• Operates converter chair lifts scales beds stretchers wheelchairs non-invasive BP monitors automatic thermometer sphygmomanometer pulse oximeter and computers.

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.

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 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 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: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs. 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs. 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs. 67-100% 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: 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.