Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, PRN

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, Georgia is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the Med-Surg unit. This PRN role supports licensed staff, performs bedside procedures, IV starts, wound care, and NG/colostomy care, while caring for patients from birth through the lifecycle.

The 36-bed unit handles orthopedic, general and bariatric surgeries, cardiac monitoring, and complex medical conditions with RN-to-patient ratios around 1:5–6 and PCTs 1:6–9, offering hands-on clinical growth and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: No experience required; 1 year of patient care preferred.
• Licenses: BCLS required; CNA certification preferred; PCT program certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Tech, under licensed staff supervision, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle with competency in treatments, procedures and equipment per hospital policy.

Skills

Bedside care

IV starts

Wound care

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 27126

Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, PRN

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

08/21/2026

Type

Clinical Support

Schedule

PRN

Job ID

27126