Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Surgical, Days

Piedmont HealthCare; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA is seeking a Patient Care Tech for full-time day shifts on the MedSurg Surgical Unit. Schedule is 3 x 12-hour shifts with every-other Saturday and Sunday requirements. Experience preferred but not required; BCLS on hire required.

The role includes assisting with patient care from birth through the life cycle, documenting treatments in the EMR, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• CNA certification or PCT program certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and data collection; document vitals.
• Assist with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, turning; use safe patient handling.
• Document vital signs and treatments in the EMR promptly.
• Communicate changes or concerns to the primary nurse and care team.
• Assist with admission and discharge processes and intake.
• Reinforce patient education provided by licensed staff.
• Respond to call lights and alarms.
• When acting as sitter or unit secretary, support staff and manage calls/visitors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Works independently

Handles stress

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

Previous hospital experience highly preferred.

Piedmont Eastside- SNELLVILLE, GA

Schedule is 3 x 12 hour shifts, Must be able to work every other Saturday AND Sunday

Patient Care Tech, Full Time Days

MedSurg Surgical Unit

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.

Essential Functions

• Assists with patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, health history and document patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Assists patients and healthcare team with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, patient turning to maintain skin integrity and purposeful rounding while functioning independently with treatments, equipment and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice.
• Documents in the EMR in a timely manner all vital signs and treatments provided.
• Communicates between all care partners effectively. Ensures primary nurse is aware of any issues, changes in patient condition, or concerns.
• Assists with admission and discharge process. Meets patient in the room when admitted whenever possible to obtain vital signs and assist with patient intake.
• Reinforces patient education provided by licensed staff.
• Responds to call lights and fall alarms.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Sitter role, the Patient Care Tech must remain with the patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Where applicable, if acting in the Unit Secretary role, the Patient Care Tech will act as a clerical resource for all staff to help facilitate the proper care and potential movement of the patient through the facility and beyond while managing incoming calls and visitors in a positive manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

Effective communication skills Initiative Functions independently Ability to handle stressful environments Thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration Demonstrates the ability to utilize safety tools

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is

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: Eastside Medical Center