Compassionate Patient Care Tech - Nursing Support

Crisp Regional Hospital; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under supervision of licensed nurses. You will assist with basic patient care, monitor safety, and operate essential equipment in a fast-paced health setting.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a current Basic Life Saving certification; prior venipuncture or EKG experience is preferred. Training provided for orientation and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (General Studies).
• Basic patient care understanding and willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Provide direct support to nursing staff and follow directions to deliver quality patient care.
• Alert medical staff to changes in patient condition.
• Operate medical equipment safely (BP machines, monitors, glucometers, blanket warmers, tele consult carts).
• Collect and transport patient specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assist patients with basic care needs (feeding, positioning, hygiene, oral care).
• Obtain EKG readings and communicate with providers.
• Provide one-on-one safety monitoring for behavioral health patients.
• Comply with safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of medical terminology.
• Provide basic clerical support as requested.
• Present a professional image to staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Participate in performance improvement studies and apply standards.
• Attend professional development and in-service training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Basic patient care

Safety monitoring

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automatic BP machines

Cardiac monitors

Glucometers

Telemetry carts

Job description

Crisp Regional Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under supervision of licensed nurses. You will assist with basic patient care, monitor safety, and operate essential equipment in a fast-paced health setting.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a current Basic Life Saving certification; prior venipuncture or EKG experience is preferred. Training provided for orientation and ongoing education.