Cardiology

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician 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 by performing 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 while maintaining hospital- and unit-specific competencies. The position involves assisting with personal care, mobility, procedures, emergencies, admissions, transfers, and discharges; recording intake and output; documenting observations; collecting and transporting specimens; and safely using clinical and patient-care equipment. The technician also communicates with patients, families, and colleagues, supports a healing environment, participates in performance improvement and orientation activities, and follows infection-control, safety, nursing, and hospital policies. Physical demands and environmental exposures 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 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through the State of Georgia; or current enrollment in a nursing program with completion of two clinical rotations.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support to patients.
Assist with patient procedures and emergencies as directed by an RN or LPN.
Record patient intake and output and accurately document observations in a timely manner.
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 clinical technology and equipment safely in providing care.
Assist with clinical devices, including bag-valve-mask devices, anti-embolism and 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 the orientation of nursing support assistants to the unit.
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.
Maintain hospital- and unit-specific competencies and model compliance with standards and policies.
May participate in research projects affecting patient care.