Patient Care Tech: Compassionate Support & Hands-On Care

Piedmont HealthCare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with patient assessments, mobility, hygiene, glucose checks and rounding under supervision of licensed staff. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and timely documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include admission/discharge support, patient education reinforcement and responding to call lights, with additional clerical support where needed. Entry-level candidates are welcome with required BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program preferred.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

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 env.

Teamwork

Safety tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician program preferred

One year patient care experience preferred

Job description

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with patient assessments, mobility, hygiene, glucose checks and rounding under supervision of licensed staff. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care and timely documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include admission/discharge support, patient education reinforcement and responding to call lights, with additional clerical support where needed. Entry-level candidates are welcome with required BLS.