Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, PRN, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech for its 24-bed Med-Surg unit. You will work under licensed staff to provide comprehensive care to adults, including post-op and complex medical patients, with opportunities to perform bedside procedures and IV starts.

The role emphasizes team-based patient care on a fast-paced unit, with potential float support across the hospital to meet patient needs and support clinical growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IV starts

Wound care

Bedside procedures

Telemetry monitoring

Education

GED

BCLS - Basic Life Support

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

PCT certification program

Tools

Telemetry monitoring

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