Gen Med

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician II provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role performs clinical, environmental, and clerical duties to support safety, comfort, and healing, and works with patients, families, and the care team to provide compassionate care while maintaining hospital and unit-specific competencies. The position supports patient hygiene, comfort, mobility, elimination, procedures, and emergencies; records intake and output; documents observations; and helps with admission, transfer, and discharge. It uses clinical devices and patient care equipment, collects and transports specimens, and transports patients throughout the hospital. The technician also contributes to team communication, performance improvement, nursing support assistant orientation, infection prevention, safety, and compliance with nursing and hospital policies. 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 and completion of two clinical rotations.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care duties related to hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination.
Assist with patient procedures and emergencies as directed by an RN or LPN.
Record patient intake and output and accurately document observations in a timely manner.
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.
Safely use appropriate technology, clinical devices, and patient care equipment.
Assist with clinical devices including bag-valve-mask devices, anti-embolism and 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.
Comply with 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.