Patient Care Tech - Admit/Discharge Center, PT, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff in an inpatient hold unit in the Emergency Department. You will provide basic patient care, monitor conditions, operate equipment, and assist with treatments according to hospital policy.

No prior experience is required; a GED/HS Diploma is preferred, and BCLS is required. CNA certification or completion of a Patient Care Technician program is considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support On Hire Required; CNA Certification or PCT program certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment per hospital policy.
• Work on an inpatient hold unit located in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Compassionate care

CNA familiarity

Fast-paced environment

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CNA Certification Preferred

PCT Program Certification Preferred

Job description

Overview

The Patient Care Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.

Qualifications

This is an Inpatient Hold Unit.

12-bed unit located in the Emergency Department.

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required
• 1 year of patient care experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
• Certification from a Patient Care Technician program Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital