High Risk OB Unit

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

6d•$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 that promote patient 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 routine patient care, assists with procedures and emergencies, documents patient information, and helps with admissions, transfers, discharges, mobility, and other care needs. It also involves using patient-care devices and equipment, collecting and transporting specimens, and transporting patients. The technician contributes to teamwork, communication, safety, infection control, compliance, and performance improvement activities. Physical requirements are classified as medium-heavy. Duties may involve lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, standing and walking, and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing. Physical demands and environmental conditions may vary by assigned work area and tasks. Exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, latex, radiation, patient-handling injuries, shift work, travel, and use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

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.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient-care duties, including 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 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 in providing care.
Assist with clinical devices, including bag-valve-mask devices, anti-embolism stockings, 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 to enhance 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 supporting 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.
Serve as a resource and role model by complying with standards of care and Department of Nursing and hospital policies and procedures.