Patient Care Tech - MedSurg

experiencedAlliedHealth; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, Georgia seeks a patient care tech for the Med-Surg team. This full-time role supports licensed staff, delivering safe patient care across the life span, with opportunities to learn IV starts, bedside procedures, wound care, NGTs, chest tubes, and post-op care.

Strong teamwork and a willingness to obtain BCLS on hire are important; CNA or PCT program certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred
• BCLS required at hire
• CNA or PCT program certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff
• Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment
• Assist with IV starts, bedside procedures, wound care, NGTs and chest tubes
• Care for post-op, central line, and colostomy patients

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Wound care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 25487

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Patient Care Tech - MedSurg

Overview:

Join Our Dynamic Med-Surg Team at Piedmont Walton
Our 36-bed Medical-Surgical unit offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment caring for a wide range of adult patients, including those with orthopedic needs, general and bariatric surgeries, cardiac/telemetry monitoring, and complex medical conditions. RN-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:5-6 and PCTs from 1:6-9, allowing for meaningful, team-based patient care.

Team members gain valuable clinical experience with frequent opportunities to perform IV starts, assist with bedside procedures, provide wound care, manage NGTs and chest tubes, administer blood transfusions, and care for post-op, central line, and colostomy patients. Nurses and PCTs may also float to assist with needs across the hospital, making this a great opportunity for well-rounded clinical growth and collaboration.

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 Walton Hospital

Position Information

Location

Monroe, Georgia

Posted

09/29/2026

Type

Clinical Support

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

25487