Patient Care Tech - MedSurg

Piedmont HealthCare; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech for our 24-bed Medical-Surgical unit. You will work under licensed staff, delivering hands-on care to adults including orthopedic, general, bariatric surgeries, and complex medical cases, with RN-to-patient ratios around 1:5-6 and PCTs at 1:6-9, fostering teamwork and growth.

Opportunities include performing IV starts, bedside procedures, wound care, and support across the hospital to promote well-rounded clinical development and

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Certification from a Patient Care Technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients from birth through the lifecycle under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment per hospital policy.
• Support with IV starts, bedside procedures, wound care, NGTs and chest tubes, blood transfusions, and post-op/central line/colostomy care where applicable.
• Assist with floating to other units as needed to support hospital operations.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED (GED)

Job description

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

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.

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