Patient Care Technician / PCT / OU Float

Emory Healthcare • Decatur, GA

422d • $33,800 - $43,930

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) position at Emory Healthcare is a PRN role responsible for providing essential patient care and observation under the guidance of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The PCT plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and comfort, performing various clinical tasks, and contributing to a supportive healing environment. This position requires working every other weekend and rotating holidays, with shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• One year of direct patient care experience, successful completion of a nursing assistant training course, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through the state of Georgia.
• Completion of the ENMT - Basic Certification, or currently enrolled in a nursing program and completion of 2 clinical rotations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the State of Georgia as a Certified Nursing Assistant or patient care technician program preferred.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse program and have completed two clinical semesters.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN.
• Clean the patient's room and operate various clinical equipment.
• Assist with emergencies and patient procedures.
• Collect and transport patient specimens and complete applicable forms.
• Communicate with patients, families, and members of the patient care team.
• Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies.
• Promote a supportive and healing environment for customer and staff satisfaction.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed by an RN/LPN.
• Ensure prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided.
• Comply with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards.
• Assist in the use of medical devices and equipment such as bag-valve-mask devices, oxygen, and suction equipment.
• Record patient intake and output.
• Assist RN/LPN in providing patient care according to individual needs.
• Observe and report significant or unusual information about the patient and environment to the RN/LPN.
• Transport patients and patient specimens throughout the hospital as needed.
• Contribute to the completion of patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Assist with postmortem care.
• Utilize appropriate technology to complete all related processes.
• Participate in unit-based and system-wide Performance Improvement programs as required.
• Comply with standards of care and with Department of Nursing and Hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Health insurance
• Benefits from day one
• Loan assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED