ICU Rehab Patient Care Technician

Shepherd Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Center in Atlanta seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic patient care under the supervision of the RN, ensuring safety, privacy, and dignity in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will observe changes in condition, assist with meals, grooming, and daily living activities, document observations, and participate in a shared governance nursing model while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to take exceptional care of patients by providing multi-skilled direct patient care as delegated by the RN.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude.
• Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
• Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
• Maintain congenial working relationships with RNs and others.
• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care for patients under RN supervision.
• Observe and communicate changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Assist with meals, bathing, dressing and daily grooming.
• Prepare and maintain records of observations and care given.
• Support patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with tests, therapy, and other activities as directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Patient care focus

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shepherd Center in Atlanta seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic patient care under the supervision of the RN, ensuring safety, privacy, and dignity in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will observe changes in condition, assist with meals, grooming, and daily living activities, document observations, and participate in a shared governance nursing model while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.