Patient Care Tech - Start Your Nursing Support Career

Piedmont Healthcare; Jasper, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support licensed staff in delivering compassionate care across the patient lifecycle. The role emphasizes safety, basic treatments, and patient comfort in a collaborative hospital setting.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED; no experience is required, though one year of patient care is preferred. BCLS is required upon hire, and CNA or PCT certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required; 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• CNA certification or PCT program certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients from birth through the lifecycle under supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures and equipment per hospital policy.
• Support patients with comfort, safety, and daily activities as directed.

Skills

BCLS (Required)

CNA Preferred

PCT Certification Preferred

Education

HS Diploma / GED Preferred

Job description

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support licensed staff in delivering compassionate care across the patient lifecycle. The role emphasizes safety, basic treatments, and patient comfort in a collaborative hospital setting.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED; no experience is required, though one year of patient care is preferred. BCLS is required upon hire, and CNA or PCT certification is encouraged.