Intensive Care

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

3h•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN. The role supports patient comfort, hygiene, rest, mobility, procedures, emergency response, specimen collection and transport, and completion of related documentation. The technician communicates with patients, families, and the patient care team; maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies; and promotes a supportive, healing environment. The position involves using clinical and patient-care equipment, recording patient intake and output, observing and reporting significant or unusual information, and supporting patient admission, transfer, discharge, and postmortem care. The technician follows Standard Precautions, infection-control procedures, safety standards, and applicable nursing and hospital policies. Additional duties include participating in performance improvement, orientation of nursing support assistants, and potentially research projects affecting patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification required.
Must meet at least one of the following: one year of direct patient care experience; successful completion of a nursing assistant training course; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through the State of Georgia; or current enrollment in a nursing program and completion of two clinical rotations.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing, walking, and sitting as required.
Ability to work in environments with listed exposures, including blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, and other conditions described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN.
Clean patients' rooms, operate clinical equipment, assist during emergencies and patient procedures, and 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 that enhances customer and staff satisfaction.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by an RN/LPN.
Ensure prescribed hygiene, comfort, and rest measures are provided.
Comply with Standard Precautions, infection-control procedures, and safety standards.
Assist with the use of bag-valve-mask devices, anti-embolism and pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometers, emergency carts, and bedside glucose monitoring machines.
Operate converter chairs, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive blood-pressure monitors, automatic thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, and computers.
Record patient intake and output.
Assist the RN/LPN with individualized patient care, including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, diet, elimination, and hygiene.
Observe and report significant or unusual information about patients and the environment to the RN/LPN, and document appropriately and promptly.
Transport patients and patient specimens throughout the hospital as needed.
Contribute to patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Assist with postmortem care.
Use appropriate technology to complete related processes.
Participate in unit-based and system-wide Performance Improvement programs as required by department leadership.
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 areas.
Participate in orienting nursing support assistants to the unit.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.