Patient Care Technician / PCT / OU Float

About the Role

The Patient Care Technician, OU Float provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role supports patient care by performing a variety of clinical, environmental, and clerical duties that promote safety, comfort, and healing. The Patient Care Technician works closely with patients, families, and the care team to ensure high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining hospital and unit-specific competencies. This is a facility-based/operating unit (OU) float pool position intended to provide clinical resources in various patient care departments throughout an Emory Healthcare (EHC) operating unit/facility. The float pool technician is expected to work in different clinical areas of an EHC facility based on skill set, patient volume, acuity, and the patient care and operational needs of the facility/OU.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice & Patient Care:
• Perform assigned patient care duties including hygiene, comfort, rest, mobility, and elimination support.
• Assist with patient procedures and emergencies as directed by RN/LPN.
• Record patient intake and output and document observations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide support in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Assist with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, and postmortem care.
• Observe and report significant or unusual patient or environmental information to RN/LPN.
• Utilize appropriate technology and equipment safely in the provision of care.
• Equipment & Technical Skills:
• Assist in the use of clinical devices including bag-valve-mask device, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometer, bedside glucose monitoring machine, and emergency carts.
• Operate patient care equipment such as converter chairs, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, automatic thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, and computers.
• Collect and transport patient specimens and ensure timely completion of applicable forms.
• Transport patients safely throughout the hospital as needed.
• Team Collaboration & Communication:
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the patient care team.
• Promote a supportive and healing environment to enhance patient and staff satisfaction.
• Participate in unit-based and system-wide performance improvement programs as required.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure individualized care is delivered according to patient needs.
• Demonstrate behaviors that support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Adhere to Standard Precautions, Infection Control procedures, and safety guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care, Department of Nursing policies, and hospital procedures.
• May participate in research projects impacting patient care.
• Maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Certification:
• BLS certification.
• Physical Requirements (Medium-Heavy):
• 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the workday (occasionally)
• 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
• 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
• Lifting 75 lbs max
• Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs
• Occasional to frequent standing and walking
• Occasional sitting
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
• Environmental Factors:
• Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor surfaces, Hot/cold temperatures, Indoor/outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred, but not required.