Patient Care Tech - ED, PT, Days

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech II for the ED who provides patient care, blood samples, and transport support across age groups. You will coordinate with the care team to ensure safety and quality while adhering to infection control practices.

The role requires 1 year of phlebotomy experience, BCLS on hire, and a Part-Time schedule in Augusta, GA. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Related post-high school education (Unit Clerk, Medical Secretary) preferred.
• 1 year full-time phlebotomy experience required or phlebotomy competence.
• Experience in other allied health professions requiring phlebotomy skills considered.
• Customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting patient needs for all ages in comfort and daily living.
• Transport patients and obtain blood samples per procedures.
• Communicate observations to team and follow infection control policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Direct patient care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Post-high school education (Unit Clerk/Medical Secretary)

Job description

Job ID: 28179

Patient Care Tech - ED, PT, Days

Overview:

The Patient Care Tech II will be responsible for assisting in meeting patient needs for all age groups (neonates, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) in the areas of comfort, activities of daily living, clinical procedures as delineated, transporting and safety needs, and obtaining blood samples from patients according to established procedures and protocols. The Patient Care Tech II will communicate with team members in a timely manner about his/her observations of the patient's progress, needs and problems. Maintains established departmental/hospital policies, procedures, objectives, Performance Improvement and Patient Safety, and infection control. Works as a member of a unit based, multidisciplinary patient care team. Embraces shared governance nursing organizational principals by being informed of nursing councils' activities so that outcome, goals and objectives of nursing are achieved. Accountability will be monitored through direct observations; achievement of team service goals including satisfaction, quality, and financial outcomes; and performance improvement activities. The provision of nursing care will be provided in an environment that embraces maximum participation by the staff. Demonstrates population-specific competencies (e.g. age-specific, cultural sensitivity, patient-centered communication) in performance of role.

Responsibilities:

The Patient Care Tech II will be responsible for assisting in meeting patient needs for all age groups (neonates, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) in the areas of comfort, activities of daily living, clinical procedures as delineated, transporting and safety needs, and obtaining blood samples from patients according to established procedures and protocols. The Patient Care Tech II will communicate in a timely manner about his/her observations of the patient's progress, needs and problems. Maintains established departmental/hospital policies, procedures, objectives, Performance Improvement and Patient Safety and infection control. Works as a member of a unit based, multidisciplinary patient care team. Embraces shared governance nursing organizational principals by being informed of nursing councils' activities so that outcome, goals and objectives of nursing are achieved. Accountability will be monitored through direct observations; achievement of team service goals including satisfaction, quality, and financial outcomes; and performance improvement activities. The provision of nursing care will be provided in an environment that embraces maximum participation by the staff. Demonstrates population-specific competencies (e.g. age-specific, cultural sensitivity, patient-centered communication) in performance of role.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred
• Related post-high school education . (Examples: Unit Clerk, Medical Secretary, etc. or related course work.) Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year full-time experience performing phlebotomy functions at Phlebotomy I or II level or phlebotomy competence or certification . Will also consider experience in other allied health professions requiring phlebotomy skills such as: LPHI or II, Paramedic, EMT or Certified Medical Assistant. Experience dealing with public demonstrating excellent customer service skills Required
• 1 year experience direct care/lab Preferred
• Direct Patient care experience such as Nursing Assistant, Dietetics Representative, Physical Therapy Aide, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, etc. desired Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Position Information

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Posted

09/15/2026

Type

Clinical Support

Schedule

Part-Time

Job ID

28179