Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, PRN, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, GA is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support a dynamic 24-bed Med-Surg unit. You will work under licensed staff, perform vital care tasks, and contribute to a team-focused environment with potential IV starts, wound care, and bedside procedures.

Ideal candidates include those with a HS diploma or GED (preferred), BCLS on hire, and either CNA experience or a PCT program certification; no prior experience is required, with 1 year preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year preferred.
• BCLS required; CNA preferred; PCT program certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

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