Patient Care Tech / PRN

Emory • Atlanta, GA

15h • Onsite

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 by performing 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 includes assisting with patient care procedures, equipment, specimen handling, transport, communication, and safety practices. Physical demands and environmental exposures may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Travel may be required, and personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used.

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 current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through the State of Georgia; or current enrollment in a nursing program with two clinical rotations completed.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support to patients.
• 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 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 monitoring machines, 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 applicable forms are completed in a timely manner.
• 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 the orientation of 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, safety guidelines, standards of care, Department of Nursing policies, and hospital procedures.
• Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies and model compliance with standards and policies.
• May participate in research projects affecting patient care.

What This Job Offers

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