Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Support & Vital Signs

Archbold; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Archbold Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for 6 North (MED/SURG) in Thomasville, GA. You will assist RNs and LPNs, record vital signs, support admissions and discharges, and respond promptly to patient and family needs, while also helping with daily care and housekeeping tasks.

Required: High school diploma or GED. Prior patient care in a hospital is preferred; CNA certification is preferred but not required. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and LPNs 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.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Archbold Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for 6 North (MED/SURG) in Thomasville, GA. You will assist RNs and LPNs, record vital signs, support admissions and discharges, and respond promptly to patient and family needs, while also helping with daily care and housekeeping tasks.

Required: High school diploma or GED. Prior patient care in a hospital is preferred; CNA certification is preferred but not required. Competitive benefits offered.