Patient Care Tech - Oncology, Nights

experiencedAlliedHealth; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the Oncology unit on the night shift. This full-time role supports nurses and cares for oncology patients from admissions to discharge.

Sign-on bonus is available and on-site, with opportunities for professional growth. The position requires a High School diploma or GED; BCLS certification upon hire is required, and CNA or PCT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required; 1 year in patient care preferred.
• BCLS required upon hire; CNA or PCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff.
• Assist oncology patients and families as directed.
• Support nursing workflow and ensure safety and comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Nursing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 27719

Patient Care Tech - Oncology, Nights

Overview:

ATHENS, GA

Sign-on Bonus Available $

Oncology Unit

Full-time Nights 7pm-7am

The Oncology unit here at Piedmont Athens Regional is home to medical oncology, surgical oncology, comfort care and inpatient hospice patients. We are CoC accredited allowing multiple education opportunities for our team. We feel strongly that in doing this we are able to provide our patients with informed, oncology centered care. Our nurses are or become chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certified through ONS. We are proud to be able to administer as well as educate the patient and their support system about these medications. Our team strives to provide compassionate, high quality care to each patient we serve from admission to discharge.

The Oncology unit provides nursing care to patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

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.

*Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios*

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 Athens Regional Hospital

Position Information

Location

Athens, Georgia

Posted

09/30/2026

Type

Clinical Support

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

27719