Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Ortho, Days

Piedmont; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician at Piedmont Newton Hospital delivers compassionate care to patients across the lifespan under the supervision of licensed clinical staff. You will demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment in a clinical setting in accordance with hospital policy.

No prior experience is required, though 1 year of patient care experience is preferred; BCLS is required upon hire and CNA certification or PCT training is preferred to advance in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Procedural skills

Equipment handling

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

BCLS - Basic Life Support

CNA Certification

PCT program certification

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Newton Hospital