Patient Care Tech - 3M Pulmonary

Hartford HealthCare • Warner Robins, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse, assisting with daily living activities (ADLs), non-invasive specimen collection, unmonitored patient transportation, patient preparation for procedures, collection of vital signs, and unit-specific tasks requiring documented competencies. The role is responsible for fulfilling Emory Healthcare's mission, values, and quality commitment, and involves participating as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to all internal and external customers. Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve their communities and strengthen their mission. Houston Healthcare, established in 1960, is a premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving over 300,000 patients annually across two main hospitals and seven separate campuses with a combined capacity of 282 beds.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• One (1) year experience as a patient care tech (or similar title) in a hospital
• Current enrollment in clinical portion of a nursing program or completion of PCT, CNA or Medical Assistant program eliminates experience requirements
• Current AHA-BLS certification
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Knowledge of hospital professional services
• Knowledge of documentation and various departmental responsibilities
• Knowledge of anatomy & physiology
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of vital signs
• Knowledge of medical records (charting and obtaining health histories)
• Knowledge of assistance with physical exams
• Knowledge of specimen collection
• Knowledge of patient focused care
• Knowledge of dressing changes (clean & sterile)

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse
• Assisting with ADLs
• Specimen collection (non-invasive)
• Transportation of patients (unmonitored)
• Patient preparation for procedures
• Collection of vital signs
• Unit specific procedures and tasks which require documented competencies
• Responsible for fulfillment of Emory Healthcare mission, values and quality commitment
• Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to all internal and external customers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees