Patient Care Tech - ICU, Days

Piedmont; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech for our Medical-Surgical ICU. You will support licensed staff and provide compassionate care to patients across the lifecycle, following approved protocols and using hospital equipment.

The role requires basic life support at hire, and CNA certification is preferred. No experience is necessary, with 1 year of patient care experience being beneficial.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required on hire.
• CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Tech provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle under supervision, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment per hospital policy.

Skills

Patient care

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

CNA Certification Preferred

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Henry Hospital
Medical-Surgical ICU
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We are a 40 bed Medical/Surgical fast-paced, high acuity Intensive Care Unit staffed with Critical Care Intensivists/APPs 24/7. Also included in our staff mix are Registered nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and Patient Care technicians. Typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:2/ 1:3.
ICU 40 Beds

• Sepsis and Multi‐System Organ failure management
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) for post cardiac arrest
• Advanced Invasive & Non‑Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring o Arterial lines o Flotrac/EV 1000 o Central Venous Catheters
• EKOS Ultrasound Accelerated Thrombolysis
• Intra‑Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Impella
• Titration of vasopressors
• Titration of continuous paralytics
• Use of BIS monitor /TOF monitor
• Management of Pacemakers
• Complex Respiratory Failure patients requiring advanced ventilatory support
• Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• Acute Stroke Care with Alteplase management
• Management of Shock to include cardiac, septic, hypovolemic.
• Management of neurosurgical patients including care of external ventricular devices
• Patients with ARDS requiring manual prone therapy

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

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 Henry Hospital