Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

Work Shift:

Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)7:00pm - 7:00am (36 Weekly Hours) Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse to include but not limited to assisting with ADLs 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 Emory Healthcare mission, values and quality commitment.

Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to all internal and external customers.

High school graduate or GED equivalent.

• 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.

Current AHA-BLS certification.

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).

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36 FTE: 0.9

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We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being.

We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.