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Emory University

Private research university in Atlanta, GA

FT Night/Patient Care Technician / PCT / LTAC 4th Flr

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeDecatur, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
  • Must have 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 and completion of two clinical rotations.
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing, walking, sitting, and performing close eye work as described.
  • May be required to travel and use personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental exposures and conditions may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), including cleaning patient rooms, operating clinical equipment, assisting with emergencies and procedures, collecting and transporting specimens, and completing 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 to enhance patient and staff satisfaction.
  • Assist in emergency situations as directed by an RN or LPN.
  • Ensure prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided.
  • Follow Standard Precautions, infection control procedures, and safety standards to maintain a clean and healthy work environment.
  • Assist with use of a bag-valve-mask device, anti-embolism and pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, an incentive spirometer, emergency cart, and bedside glucose monitoring machine.
  • 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 or LPN in providing care according to individual patient needs, 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 or LPN, and document it appropriately and promptly.
  • Transport patients and patient specimens throughout the hospital as needed.
  • Contribute to completion of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assist with postmortem care.
  • Use appropriate technology to complete related processes.
  • Participate in the unit-based and system-wide Performance Improvement program as required by department leadership.
  • Serve as a resource and model by complying with standards of care and Department of Nursing and Hospital policies and procedures.
  • May participate in research projects that impact patient care areas.
  • Participate in orientation of nursing support assistants to the unit.
  • Perform other related responsibilities as required.

About the Company

Emory University

Private research university in Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, comprising nine schools and colleges alongside Emory Healthcare.

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