Patient Care Tech - Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center

SCA Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to ensure patient safety and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic healthcare environment. The role requires a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a commitment to patient care excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician preferred.
• BLS Course completion required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients from injury and operate equipment safely.
• Adhere to standard precautions and optimize center flow.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Job description

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support, and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure, or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other, and living out the mission, vision, and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions, and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians, and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve health care in America.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for a Patient Care Technician (PCT).

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Responsibilities:

• Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources
• Demonstrating safe operation of equipment machinery and following procedures for reporting and correcting unsafe situations
• Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment
• Proactively optimizing opportunities to enhance flow and efficiency of the center

Qualifications

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred
• Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Pay range: USD $16.00/Hr. to USD $24.48/Hr.