Patient Care Tech - 4M Cardiovascular

Work Shift :

Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)7p-7a (36 Weekly Hours)

Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse to include but not limited to assisting with ADL's specimen collection (non-invasive), transportation of patients (unmonitored), patient preparation for procedures, collection of vital signs and unit specific procedures and tasks which require documented competencies. Responsible for fulfillment of Houston Healthcare mission, values, and quality commitment. Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to all internal and external customers. Responsible for all other duties assigned.

Education & Training :

High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Experience :

One (1) year experience as a patient care tech (or similar title) in a hospital.

Hospital experience may be substituted with Two (2) years patient care assisting experience in other health care facilities or One (1) year experience as a medical technician or hospital corpsman in the U.S. Armed Forces. Current enrollment in clinical portion of a nursing program or completion of PCT, CNA or Medical Assistant program eliminates experience requirements.

Required Certification / Registration / Licensure :

Current AHA / ARC BLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation and various departmental responsibilities, anatomy & physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records (charting and obtaining health histories), assistance with physical exams, specimen collection, patient focused care, dressing changes (clean & sterile)

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

FTE : 0.9

Expanded Work Shift :

7 : 00p - 7 : 00a

On Call :

Call typically not required