Job Description

Work Shift:

Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)7:00am - 7:00pm (36 Weekly Hours)

Provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse to include but not limited to assisting with ADLs specimen collection, transportation of patients, 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.

Education & Training:

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate of an approved State

Technical College program in patient care assisting, licensed practical nursing,

emergency medical technician or paramedic or currently enrolled in and

participating in the clinical portion of a nursing degree program. Education/training (except for HS diploma or GED equivalent) may be waived

with experience listed below.

Experience

Two (2) years’ 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 and a GA Certified Nursing Assistant certification or Two (2) years’ experience as a medical technician or hospital corpsman in the U.S. Armed Forces. Current enrollment in clinical portion of a nursing program eliminates experience requirement.

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:

Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Completion of the Rhythm Interpretation

Course CLEP test or classroom course or obtained within 3 months. Current

PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) or

obtained within (9) nine months of hire. CPT training within 9 months of hire.

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:

On Call: