Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Nights

Piedmont; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, GA, is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join its 36-bed Med-Surg team. Under licensed staff supervision, the PCT provides hands-on patient care across ages, assists with bedside procedures, manages supplies, and supports patients with IV starts, wound care, and tubing as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; no experience required, with 1 year of patient care preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients from birth through lifecycle under supervision and demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment.
• Support with IV starts, bedside procedures, wound care, NGTs and chest tubes as part of a team.

Skills

Patient care

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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