Patient Care Tech - PCU, Nights

Piedmont HealthCare; Snellville (GA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA seeks a Patient Care Tech to join a dedicated team on a Progressive Care/Stepdown unit. The role supports RNs, PCAs, and unit leadership to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

The position emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative environment and offers comprehensive total benefits. Prior hospital experience is preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments and data collection.
• Assists with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, and turning.
• Documents vital signs and treatments in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Communicates with the care team; alerts primary nurse of risks or changes.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and patient intake.
• Reinforces patient education provided by licensed staff.
• Responds to call lights and fall alarms.
• Acts as a sitter or unit secretary when assigned.

Skills

No experience required

1 year patient care experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

BCLS

CNA certification preferred

Job description

• Progressive Care Unit, also called Stepdown or Intermediate Care is the bridge between ICU and Medical-Surgical Unit's.
• 24 beds
• Supported by Patient Care Tech, RN's, Charge Nurses, Unit Secretaries and Clinical Manager
• State of the Art Technology that strengthens Patient Care and Services
• We are committed to providing safe, evidenced based nursing care and we practice in an environment that supports autonomy, mutual respect, teamwork as well as collaboration and accountability. Our team is very motivated and committed to ensuring Piedmont Eastside is the provider and employer of choice.

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Overview

Patient Care Tech

Full Time Nights

Piedmont Eastside

Snellville, GA

• Progressive Care Unit, also called Stepdown or Intermediate Care is the bridge between ICU and Medical-Surgical Unit's.
• 24 beds
• Supported by Patient Care Tech, RN's, Charge Nurses, Unit Secretaries and Clinical Manager
• State of the Art Technology that strengthens Patient Care and Services
• We are committed to providing safe, evidenced based nursing care and we practice in an environment that supports autonomy, mutual respect, teamwork as well as collaboration and accountability. Our team is very motivated and committed to ensuring Piedmont Eastside is the provider and employer of choice.

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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. Previous Hospital experience strongly preferred

KEY 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

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