Patient Care Technician - Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide nursing assistance and direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role supports comfort, safety and daily living activities while working within a unit-based, self-directed patient care team.

The position requires one year of direct patient care experience and relevant certifications (BLS, CNA, CMA, RMA or CCMA). A preferred color-vision capability may be required for certain units, with shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of patient care experience in CNA, PCT, Military Medic, ED Tech or other direct patient care roles.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• CNA on the Georgia Registry or CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) or CCMA (NHA) credentials are acceptable.
• Color vision may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assistance and patient care to support comfort, safety and personal needs of patients.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs procedures for hygiene and comfort within a unit-based, self-directed team.

Education

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Georgia Registry CNA

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) CMA

American Medical Technologists (AMT) RMA

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide nursing assistance and direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role supports comfort, safety and daily living activities while working within a unit-based, self-directed patient care team.

The position requires one year of direct patient care experience and relevant certifications (BLS, CNA, CMA, RMA or CCMA). A preferred color-vision capability may be required for certain units, with shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM.