Patient Care Technician / PCT/ Internal Medicine

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care support in the Internal Medicine department. In this role, you will work under the direction of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to assist with patient care activities, clinical procedures, and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and observation duties including room cleaning, equipment operation, and assistance with patient procedures
• Collect and transport patient specimens and complete applicable documentation
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the patient care team
• Assist with emergency situations as directed by nursing staff
• Ensure prescribed measures related to patient hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided
• Comply with Standard Precautions guidelines, infection control procedures, and safety standards
• Assist with use of clinical equipment including bag-valve-mask devices, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometer, and bedside glucose monitoring
• Operate patient care equipment such as converter chairs, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, and computers
• Record patient intake and output
• Assist with patient range of motion, ambulation, transfers, diet, elimination, and hygiene needs
• Observe and report significant or unusual patient information to nursing staff and document appropriately and timely
• Transport patients and specimens throughout the hospital
• Contribute to patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Assist with postmortem care as needed
• Participate in unit-based and system-wide performance improvement programs
• Serve as a resource and model through compliance with standards of care and departmental policies
• May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas
• Participate in orientation of nursing support assistants to the unit
• Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification
• One year of direct patient care experience, OR successful completion of a nursing assistant training course, OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through the State of Georgia, OR current enrollment in a nursing program with completion of 2 clinical rotations

Physical Requirements

This position involves medium to heavy physical demands. You may be required to lift up to 75 pounds maximum, carry objects up to 35 pounds, and stand or walk frequently throughout the shift. Occasional sitting and close eye work involving computers, typing, reading, and writing are also required. Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental Factors

You will be exposed to various environmental conditions that may include blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock hazards, varying floor surfaces, hot and cold temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, varying lighting conditions, patient care and handling injury risks, radiation, and shift work. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required. Environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Benefits

Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.