Gen Med

Emory•Atlanta, GA

22h•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 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 includes assisting with personal care, mobility, procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges; documenting intake, output, and observations; collecting and transporting specimens; and safely using clinical and patient-care equipment. The technician also supports effective team communication, a safe and healing environment, performance improvement, and compliance with applicable care, infection-control, and hospital policies. Work-area conditions and physical demands may vary by assignment.

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

Perform assigned hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support for 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 activities, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, and postmortem care.
Observe and report significant or unusual patient or environmental information to an RN or LPN.
Use clinical technology and equipment safely in the provision of care.
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 applicable forms are completed promptly.
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.
Serve as a resource and role model by complying with standards of care and Department of Nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
May participate in research projects that impact patient care.