PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN II, 4S OBSERVATION

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

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, GA is seeking a patient care assistant to join the 4S Observation team on nights. You will provide personal care, assist with ADLs, and support RNs and LPNs with routine procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred; six months of patient care experience preferred; CPR certification preferred. Training and on-the-job development are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
• Six months of relevant patient care experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy/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

ADLs assistance

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Office/computer skills

General clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

PCT course graduate

Tools

Nurse call systems

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

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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: 4S OBSERVATION
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 1845-0715
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).See What All Of The Hype Is About https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DeqKw8xk54