Patient Care Tech - PCU, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the Night shift in a 24-bed Progressive Care Unit. This role supports RN staff and enhances patient safety and comfort.

You will assist with mobility and daily care, document in the EMR, and aid with admissions and discharges while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; 1 year of patient care preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support on Hire Required.
• CNA or Patient Care Technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments and data collection; documents safety and quality initiatives.
• Assists with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, turning and purposeful rounding.
• Documents vital signs and treatments in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Communicates with care partners; notifies primary nurse of changes in patient condition.
• Assists with admission and discharge; welcomes patient and assists with intake.
• Reinforces patient education and responds to call lights and alarms.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Vital signs

Team communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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 careerin the right direction.Stay for thediverseteamsyou’lllove, a sharedpurpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.You’llfeel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders arein your corner, invested inyour success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needstoday andhelp youplan 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 RESPONSIBILITIESAssists 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, patientturning 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 inpatient condition, or concerns.Assists with admission and discharge process. Meets patient in the room when admitted whenever possible toobtain 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 timesunless 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 allstaff to help facilitate the proper care and potential movement of the patient through the facility and beyondwhile 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