Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Surgical, Days

Piedmont; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Eastside- SNELLVILLE, GA is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the MedSurg Surgical Unit. Schedule is 3 x 12 hour shifts, with every other Saturday and Sunday requirements. Must be able to work with licensed clinicians and provide compassionate patient care.

Role includes assisting with assessments, mobility, hygiene, glucose checks, and documentation in the EMR. Strong teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment are essential.

Qualifications

• BCLS – Basic Life Support on Hire required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Patient Care Technician program certification preferred.
• No experience required or 1 year patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and document data in the EMR.
• Support patients with mobility, feeding, bathing, and turning to maintain skin integrity.
• Document vital signs and treatments in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the care team and notify the primary nurse of changes.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Independence

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

• Previous hospital experience highly preferred.

Overview

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

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, 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