Critical Care Tech, ICU (FT, Dayshift)

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse, including assisting with activities of daily living, specimen collection, patient transportation and preparation for procedures, taking vital signs, and performing unit-specific procedures and tasks for which documented competencies are required. The role supports Emory Healthcare’s mission, values, and quality commitment and participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved State Technical College program in patient care assisting, licensed practical nursing, emergency medical technician, or paramedic, or currently enrolled in and participating in the clinical portion of a nursing degree program. Education or training beyond a high school diploma or GED may be waived with qualifying experience.
• Two years of experience as a patient care technician or similar title in a hospital; alternatively, two years of patient care assisting experience in another healthcare facility plus GA Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or two years of experience as a medical technician or hospital corpsman in the U.S. Armed Forces. Current enrollment in the clinical portion of a nursing program eliminates the experience requirement.
• Current AHA or ARC BLS certification.
• Completion of the Rhythm Interpretation Course CLEP test or classroom course, or obtain it within three months.
• Current PEARS certification or obtain it within nine months of hire.
• CPT training within nine months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation and departmental responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records and charting, obtaining health histories, assisting with physical exams, specimen collection, patient-focused care, and clean and sterile dressing changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Collect specimens and transport patients.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Collect vital signs.
• Perform unit-specific procedures and tasks requiring documented competencies.
• Work as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to internal and external customers.
• Support Emory Healthcare’s mission, values, and quality commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED