Patient Care Tech/PCT/ICU

Emory Healthcare • Decatur, GA

3h • $19 - $22

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 helping with personal care, mobility, procedures, documentation, patient transitions, specimen collection, and safe transport. It also involves the use of patient-care devices and equipment, effective communication and teamwork, participation in performance improvement and orientation activities, and adherence to safety, infection-control, and hospital policies. The work may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, and other environmental factors. Physical demands and environmental conditions 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 current 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.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds; standing and walking occasionally to frequently; and performing close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing.
• Ability to work in an environment that may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varying floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, radiation, patient-care handling injuries, shift work, travel, and personal protective equipment including respirators.

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, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, and postmortem care.
• Observe and report significant or unusual patient or environmental information to an RN or LPN.
• Use appropriate technology and equipment safely 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, 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.
• May participate in research projects that impact patient care.
• Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies and serve as a resource and role model through compliance with applicable standards and policies.

What This Job Offers

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