PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN II, 3WEST

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health on the Main Campus in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join the 3WEST team. The role supports RNs and LPNs, provides personal care, and assists with daily activities of patients on a full-time day shift (0645-1915).

You will assist with procedures, equipment and supply maintenance, and may take on light clerical duties to keep the unit running smoothly. A high school diploma is preferred; CNA certification or phlebotomy/MA experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Graduate of PCT course strongly preferred.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification preferred.
• General office skills and medical terminology preferred.
• General computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and assists with ADLs.
• Assists RNs & LPNs with patient care procedures.
• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Assists with equipment/supply maintenance.
• Performs complex clerical duties.
• All competencies listed may not be implemented in every nursing unit due to variation of services provided.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

CPR certification

Medical terminology

General computer skills

Office skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

PCT course preferred

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Main Campus

DEPARTMENT:

3WEST

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 12 HR Day Shift, 0645-1915

POSITION SUMMARY

• Provides personal care and assists with ADLs
• Assists RNs & LPNs with patient care procedures.
• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Assists with equipment/supply maintenance
• Performs complex clerical duties.
• All competencies listed may not be implemented in every nursing unit due to variation of services provided.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Six months of relevant patient care experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Graduate of PCT course strongly preferred.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification preferred.
• General office skills and medical terminology preferred.
• General computer skills preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in moderate to fast-paces hospital setting. Generally assigned to consistent shift and unit but may be required to be temporarily re-assigned to meet organizational needs. Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs), bending, and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Requires extensive walking during shift. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases on a daily basis. Uses general office equipment in performance of duties, including but not limited to computers, computerized lab equipment, printers, fax, telephone & nurse call systems. Interacts daily with persons under stress, having complex complaints, and/or with whom there is a need to respond to questions, problems, or gain cooperation. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).

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