Patient Care Tech

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide nursing assistance and direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role supports comfort, safety and daily living activities while working within a unit-based, self-directed patient care team.

The position requires one year of direct patient care experience and relevant certifications (BLS, CNA, CMA, RMA or CCMA). A preferred color-vision capability may be required for certain units, with shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of patient care experience in CNA, PCT, Military Medic, ED Tech or other direct patient care roles.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• CNA on the Georgia Registry or CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) or CCMA (NHA) credentials are acceptable.
• Color vision may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assistance and patient care to support comfort, safety and personal needs of patients.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs procedures for hygiene and comfort within a unit-based, self-directed team.

Education

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Georgia Registry CNA

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) CMA

American Medical Technologists (AMT) RMA

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician provides nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients. Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs procedures for physical hygiene and comfort of patients. Performs duties with the construct of a unit-based, self-directed patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed members.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Nursing Assistant on the Georgia Registry

OR

Certified Medical Assistant awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

OR

Registered Medical Assistant awarded by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

OR

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant awarded by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

• One (1) year of patient care experience, as a CNA, PCT, Military Medic, ED Tech or other relevant acute, direct patient care experience.

PREFERRED

• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Work Hours:

7AM-7PM