Patient Care Technician / PCT / ER

Emory Healthcare•Lithonia, GA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Emory Hillandale Hospital. This role is for a capable certified technician who prioritizes the quality of their work and ensures patient safety. Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system, featuring 11 hospitals (4 Magnet® designated), the Emory Clinic, and over 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is Georgia's largest clinically integrated network, with more than 3,450 physicians specializing in 70 different subspecialties. Emory Healthcare is committed to fueling professional journeys with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship, and leadership programs, fostering a supportive environment for career growth.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS required.
Must meet one of the following requirements: One year of direct patient care experience, Successful completion of a nursing assistant training course, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through State of Georgia, OR Current enrollment in a nursing program and completion of 2 clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, including but not limited to: cleaning the patient's room, operating various clinical equipment, helping with emergencies, assisting with patient procedures, collecting and transporting patient specimens and completing applicable forms.
Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies.
Assists in emergency situations as directed by an RN/LPN.
Ensures that prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided.
Complies with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment.
Assists in the use of bag-valve-mask device, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometer, emergency cart and bedside glucose monitoring machine.
Operates converter chair, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive BP monitors, automatic thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, and computers.