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Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Patient Care Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeDecatur, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
  • Must meet 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 of the role, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, standing and walking, and performing close eye work.
  • Must be able to work in environments with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varying floor surfaces and temperatures, latex, radiation, and patient care or handling injuries; use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.
  • Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse, including cleaning patient rooms, operating clinical equipment, helping with emergencies, assisting with patient procedures, collecting and transporting patient 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/LPN.
  • Ensure prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided.
  • Comply with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment.
  • Assist in using a bag-valve-mask device, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, an incentive spirometer, an emergency cart, and a 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 RN/LPN staff in providing patient care according to individual needs, including range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, elimination, and hygiene.
  • Observe and report significant or unusual information about patients and the environment to the RN/LPN, and document appropriately and in a timely manner.
  • Transport patients and patient specimens throughout the hospital as needed.
  • Contribute to completing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assist with postmortem care.
  • Use appropriate technology to complete related processes.
  • Participate in unit-based and system-wide Performance Improvement programs 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 impacting patient-care areas.
  • Participate in orienting nursing support assistants to the unit.
  • Perform other related responsibilities as required.

About the Company

Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Emory Healthcare provides hospital-based medical care and supports a broad range of health services, from routine treatment to complex medical interventions. The organization combines clinical practice with medical research to advance treatments and patient outcomes. Its approach emphasizes expertise, collaboration, and compassionate care to improve lives inside hospitals and in the wider community. Emory Healthcare differentiates itself through high-quality patient care, active research programs, and a culture that prioritizes excellence and humanity. The overarching goal is to deliver excellent patient outcomes while expanding knowledge through research and education, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients locally and beyond.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Conyers, GA
Founded
2015

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