Compassionate Patient Care Tech - Med Surg

Memorial Satilla Health; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Satilla Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support Registered Nurses in delivering hands-on patient care. You will assist with vital signs, mobility, and daily needs while promoting safety, comfort, and dignity for patients in a 230+ bed acute-care setting in Waycross, GA.

The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and compassionate communication with patients and families to ensure high-quality care and a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• CNA, LNA, or EMT Training Program, or Military Medic Training (Preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting or as a military medic (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery.
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Skills

BCLS / CPR within 30 days

ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE

CNA/LNA/EMT Training

Education

CNA/LNA/EMT Training Program

Military Medic Training

Job description

Memorial Satilla Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support Registered Nurses in delivering hands-on patient care. You will assist with vital signs, mobility, and daily needs while promoting safety, comfort, and dignity for patients in a 230+ bed acute-care setting in Waycross, GA.

The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and compassionate communication with patients and families to ensure high-quality care and a welcoming environment.