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Emory Healthcare · 1 day ago

Patient Care Technician / PCT / OU Float Internal Float Pool

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Emory Healthcare is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, seeking a Patient Care Technician for Emory Decatur Hospital. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, ensuring high-quality and compassionate care across various departments.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs assigned patient care duties including hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support

Assists with patient procedures and emergencies as directed by RN/LPN

Records patient intake and output and documents observations accurately and in a timely manner

Provides support in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes

Assists with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, and postmortem care

Observes and reports significant or unusual patient or environmental information to RN/LPN

Utilizes appropriate technology and equipment safely in the provision of care

Assists in the use of clinical devices including bag-valve-mask, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometer, and emergency carts

Operates patient care equipment such as converter chairs, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, automatic thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, and computers

Collects and transports patient specimens and ensures timely completion of applicable forms

Transports patients safely throughout the hospital as needed

Communicates effectively with patients, families, and members of the patient care team

Promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient and staff satisfaction

Participates in unit-based and system-wide performance improvement programs as required

Collaborates with nursing staff to ensure individualized care is delivered according to patient needs

Adheres to Standard Precautions, Infection Control procedures, and safety guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment

Ensures compliance with standards of care, Department of Nursing policies, and hospital procedures

May participate in research projects impacting patient care

Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies

Qualification

BLS certificationPatient care experienceClinical device operationEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Preferred

Previous healthcare experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development , and leadership programs and more

Company

Emory Healthcare

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Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.

Founded in 1953

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/

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