Patient Care Tech - IMCU, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support licensed clinicians in caring for patients from birth through the lifecycle. The role involves direct patient care, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the healthcare team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a stressful environment. Education includes a high school diploma or GED, with BCLS required upon hire.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1 year preferred.
• BCLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments and data collection.
• Assists with mobility, feeding, hygiene, glucose checks, turning, and rounding.
• Documents vital signs and treatments in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Communicates with the care team; notifies primary nurse of changes or concerns.
• Assists with admission/discharge and patient intake as needed.
• Reinforces education provided by licensed staff.
• Responds to call lights and alarms.
• If acting as sitter or unit secretary, supports patient care and clerical tasks as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Works independently

Stress management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview:

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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Initiative
• Functions independently
• Ability to handle stressful environments
• Thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize safety tools

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

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 Newnan Hospital