Patient Care Tech - MedSurg

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, GA is seeking a Patient Care Tech for our Med-Surg unit. The role provides hands-on patient care under licensed staff, with duties spanning from basic bedside care to post‑op and complex medical support.

The position offers a fast-paced environment, opportunities to develop clinical skills, and a collaborative team. Education: GED preferred; no experience required, with CNA or PCT program certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: GED preferred.
• Experience: No experience required; 1 year preferred.
• BCLS required at hire; CNA or PCT program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients under licensed staff supervision.
• Assist with basic bedside procedures and patient comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Job ID: 25487

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

07/27/2026

Type

Clinical Support

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

25487