Patient Care Technician

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare facility in Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join its dynamic team. This role involves providing essential nursing assistance and ensuring patient comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a preference for those with experience as a Patient Care Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization committed to enhancing patient care and community service. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference, consider joining this innovative team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assistance and patient care for comfort and safety.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and hygiene procedures.
• Collaborate within a self-directed patient care team.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art healthcare facility that is continually growing. We are expanding our quality and reach to serve our patients and communities better, creating more opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing nursing assistance and patient care to ensure patient comfort, safety, and personal needs.
2. Assisting patients with activities of daily living and performing procedures related to physical hygiene and comfort.
3. Working within a unit-based, self-directed patient care team, sharing tasks with licensed and non-licensed team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / License or Certification Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Listed on the Georgia Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• One (1) year of experience as a Patient Care Technician.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare