Patient Care Tech - 2N Observation Unit

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech works in the 2N Observation Unit and provides patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, collecting non-invasive specimens, transporting unmonitored patients, preparing patients for procedures, obtaining vital signs, and performing unit-specific procedures and tasks requiring documented competencies. The role supports Emory Healthcare’s mission, values, and quality commitment and participates as a team member to help ensure appropriate resources are available to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current AHA-BLS certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation, and departmental responsibilities.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, infection control, vital signs, and medical records, including charting and obtaining health histories.
• Ability to assist with physical exams, collect specimens, provide patient-focused care, and perform clean and sterile dressing changes.
• One year of experience as a patient care tech or in a similar hospital role; alternatively, two years of patient care assisting experience in another healthcare facility, or one year of experience as a medical technician or hospital corpsman in the U.S. Armed Forces. Experience requirements are eliminated for those currently enrolled in the clinical portion of a nursing program or who have completed a PCT, CNA, or Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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