Patient Care Tech I

Job description

Description 7pm - 7:30am/ Full Time/ 36 Hours We're seeking a Patient Care Technician for Emory University Hospital responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety for all patients. This individual will: - Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, including but not limited to: cleaning the patient's room, operating various clinical equipment, helping with emergencies, assisting with patient procedures, collecting and transporting patient specimens and completing applicable forms. - Communicates with patients, families and members of the patient care team. - Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies. As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced. - Ensures that prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided. - Complies with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment. - Assists in the use of bag-valve-mask device, anti-embolism s...