Patient Care Tech I at Emory Healthcare

Johns Creek, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

21.4

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Clinical Equipment Operation, Emergency Assistance, Patient Procedures Assistance, Specimen Collection, Communication, Competency Maintenance, Hygiene Measures, Infection Control, Safety Standards, Bag-Valve-Mask Device Use, Glucose Monitoring, Intake and Output Recording

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 9:00am - 5:30pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours We're seeking a Patient 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 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. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent. BLS required. Previous healthcare experience preferred, but not required. 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.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN, which includes cleaning rooms, operating clinical equipment, and assisting with patient procedures. This role also involves communicating with patients and the care team while ensuring prescribed measures for hygiene, comfort, and safety are maintained.