Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Surgical, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Snellville (GA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA is seeking a Patient Care Tech for MedSurg, Surgical units. This full-time position supports patient care, mobility, and daily activities, with a focus on safety and effective communication within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Previous hospital experience is highly preferred; BCLS on hire is required. Schedule is 3 x 12 hour shifts with alternating weekends. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential to succeed in this role.

Formación

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support on Hire Required; CNA and PCT certifications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with patient assessments and data collection.
• Assist with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, turning, and rounding.
• Document vital signs and treatments in EMR in a timely manner.
• Communicate with care team; inform primary nurse of issues or changes in condition.
• Assist with admission and discharge processes and patient intake.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Initiative

Functions independently

Stress management

Teamwork

Safety tools

Educación

HS Diploma or GED

Herramientas

EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Surgical, Days

Patient Care Tech, Full Time Days

MedSurg Surgical Unit

*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

Responsibilities:

• 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, Abilities:

• 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

Position Information

• Location: Snellville, Georgia
• Posted: 10/19/2026
• Type: Clinical Support
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Job ID: 21548