Patient Care Tech - MedSurg

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join its Med-Surg team. The role involves caring for adult patients with diverse medical needs on a fast-paced unit, under the supervision of licensed staff.

Responsibilities include venipuncture assistance, wound care support, and bedside care. Qualifications emphasize GED, BCLS, and CNA/PCT program certifications; no experience required but 1 year of patient care is preferred.

Qualifications

• GED preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Certification from a Patient Care Technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Tech provides care to patients under licensed supervision, across the lifecycle, using appropriate treatments and equipment per hospital policy.

Skills

Patient care

BCLS

CNA

PCT certification

Teamwork

Education

GED

Job description

Overview

Join Our Dynamic Med-Surg Team at Piedmont Walton Our 24-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