Patient Care Tech

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Savannah, GA. This role involves providing routine bedside care, assisting with patient assessments, and ensuring timely documentation of patient status. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and prior experience as a Patient Care Technician is preferred. Certifications in Basic Life Support and CPR are required. The position includes working under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Nursing education preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Patient Care Technician preferred.
• PCT Certificate or fundamentals of nursing completed is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine bedside care under direction of licensed staff.
• Document patient assessments and communicate changes in status.
• Assist in procedures and obtain necessary supplies.

Skills

Technical bedside care

Patient assessment

Documentation skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR certification

Job description

• Under the direction of the licensed staff member, the Patient Care Technician gives routine, non – licensed, technical bedside care as a member of the Nursing Team. Staff may receive, secure and transport medications as necessary
• Education
• High School Diploma Nursing - Preferred
• Experience
• 1-2 Years - Preferred
• Patient Care Technician, Patient Care Technician with two years verified experience or Nursing Student who has completed fundamentals of nursing
• License & Certification
• Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate or Nursing Student who has completed fundamentals of nursing.
• Adult CPR training every two years to include CPR (one rescuer) and adult FBAO (Foreign Body Airway Obstruction).
• Course attendance and demonstration is required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• Core Job Functions
• Patients are identified per guidelines and patient care interventions are provided under the direction of the RN/LPN. Accurately obtains and documents patient assessments according to hospital/ department guidelines.
• Assists in procedures/ exams as directed. Obtains necessary supplies, equipment, and/ or personnel as needed. Communicates data by timely documentation and reporting of abnormal or patient status change to RN/LPN.
• Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice. Communicates patient safety risks to appropriate providers. Performs interventions under the direction of the RN/LPN.