Vascular

Emory•Atlanta, GA

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 while maintaining hospital and unit-specific competencies. The position performs assigned patient care and mobility tasks, assists with procedures and emergencies, documents intake, output, and observations, and supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes. It also involves using clinical and patient-care equipment, collecting and transporting specimens and patients, communicating with the care team, contributing to performance improvement and orientation, and following safety, infection-control, and hospital policies. Physical demands and environmental exposures may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

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 with two clinical rotations completed.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support.
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 and equipment when providing care.
Assist with clinical devices, including bag-valve-mask devices, anti-embolism and pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometers, bedside glucose monitoring machines, and emergency carts.
Operate patient-care equipment such as 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 on time.
Safely transport patients throughout the hospital as needed.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the patient-care team.
Promote a supportive and healing environment for patients and staff.
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 affecting patient care.