PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Archbold; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

Job summary

Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, GA invites a Patient Care Technician to join the Nephrology Unit. You will assist RNs and LPNs, participate in shifts, and help with routine patient care in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED; CNA certification is preferred but not required. Prior patient care experience is a plus, and Archbold offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification preferred but not required.
• Previous patient care experience in hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and LPNs with meeting the needs of hospitalized patients or nursing home residents.
• Take and accurately record vital signs.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge while assuring comfort and safety.
• Provide complete and thorough personal care for patients.
• Promptly respond to patient's needs and to family members.
• Assist with ADL’s—personal care, feeding, bathing, and dressing.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

ADL assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Nephrology Unit - ET

Description

• Assist RN’s and LPN’s with meeting the needs of hospitalized patients or nursing home residents
• Actively participate in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status reports of patient
• Provide complete and thorough personal care for patients
• Take and accurately record vital signs
• Assist and accompany the patient in the admission, transfer and discharge process while assuring comfort and safety
• Promptly and consistently respond to patient's needs
• Promptly and consistently respond to needs of family members
• Complete housekeeping responsibilities such as utility rooms and diet kitchen as needed
• Assist with ADL’s- personal care, feeding, bathing, and dressing
• Provide support to patients and family members

Experience/Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous patient care experience in hospital setting preferred
• CNA certification preferred but not required

Perks/Benefits

(for eligible employees):

• Medical / Dental
• Retirement Plan
• PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special. You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What We Offer

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.