Patient Care Tech | BLS-Certified & Team-Driven

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with patient care across the lifecycle under licensed staff supervision. You will perform treatments, monitor patient status, and document care in the EMR while ensuring safety and quality initiatives are followed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and preferred completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program preferred.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, health history and document patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Assists patients and healthcare team with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, patient turning to maintain skin integrity and purposeful rounding while functioning independently with treatments, equipment and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice.
• Documents in the EMR in a timely manner all vital signs and treatments provided.
• Communicates between all care partners effectively. Ensures primary nurse is aware of any issues, changes in patient condition, or concerns.
• Assists with admission and discharge process. Meets patient in the room when admitted whenever possible to obtain vital signs and assist with patient intake.
• Reinforces patient education provided by licensed staff.
• Responds to call lights and fall alarms.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Sitter role, the Patient Care Tech must remain with the patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Unit Secretary role, the Patient Care Tech will act as a clerical resource for all staff to help facilitate the proper care and potential movement of the patient through the facility and beyond while managing incoming calls and visitors in a positive manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Functions independently

Ability to handle stressful

Teamwork and collaboration

Safety tools

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with patient care across the lifecycle under licensed staff supervision. You will perform treatments, monitor patient status, and document care in the EMR while ensuring safety and quality initiatives are followed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and preferred completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program.