Patient Care Tech / PRN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

12h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role supports patient care through clinical, environmental, and clerical duties that promote safety, comfort, and healing. The technician works with patients, families, and the care team to provide compassionate care and maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies. The position performs assigned patient care tasks, supports procedures and emergencies, records intake and output, documents observations, and assists with admission, transfer, and discharge processes. It also involves use of clinical and patient-care equipment, collection and transport of specimens, and safe patient transport around the hospital. The technician communicates with patients, families, and care-team members; contributes to a supportive environment and performance improvement efforts; and helps orient nursing support assistants. The role follows infection-control and safety procedures, nursing and hospital policies, and applicable standards of care. Research participation may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following: one year of direct patient care experience; successful completion of a nursing assistant training course; a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through the State of Georgia; or current enrollment in a nursing program with completion of two clinical rotations.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care duties, including hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support.
Assist with patient procedures and emergencies as directed by an RN or LPN.
Record patient intake and output and document observations accurately and promptly.
Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Assist with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, and postmortem care.
Observe and report significant or unusual patient or environmental information to an RN or LPN.
Use appropriate technology and equipment safely in providing care.
Assist with clinical devices, including bag-valve-mask devices, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometers, bedside glucose monitors, and emergency carts.
Operate patient-care equipment, including converter chairs, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, automatic thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, and computers.
Collect and transport patient specimens and ensure timely completion of applicable forms.
Transport patients safely throughout the hospital as needed.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the patient-care team.
Promote a supportive and healing environment that enhances patient and staff satisfaction.
Participate in unit-based and system-wide performance improvement programs as required.
Participate in orienting nursing support assistants to the unit.
Demonstrate behaviors that support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Follow Standard Precautions, infection-control procedures, and safety guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Ensure compliance with standards of care, Department of Nursing policies, and hospital procedures.
May participate in research projects affecting patient care.
Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies.
Model compliance with standards of care and Department of Nursing and hospital policies and procedures.