Patient Care Tech/Med Surg
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 supports patient safety, comfort, and healing through clinical, environmental, and clerical duties. The technician works with patients, families, and the care team to provide compassionate care while maintaining hospital and unit-specific competencies. The position includes assisting with daily patient needs, procedures, mobility, admission and discharge processes, observations, equipment use, specimen transport, and safe patient transport. It also involves effective communication and collaboration, supporting a healing environment, participating in improvement activities and staff orientation, and following infection-control, safety, nursing, and hospital policies. Physical demands and environmental exposures may vary according to the 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 two clinical rotations completed.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination care.
- 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 activities, 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 monitoring machines, 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 complete applicable forms promptly.
- 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.
- Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies and model compliance with care standards and applicable policies and procedures.
- May participate in research projects affecting patient care.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
