Patient Care Technician PCT - Ortho/Neuro Surgical - FT Days

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a dedicated patient care role on the Ortho/Neuro unit. The incumbent will support patient comfort and basic clinical tasks under supervision, including vital signs, mobility assistance, and routine documentation.

Training pathways are available for those new to the field, with emphasis on safety, hygiene, and effective communication with patients and families. This role is on-site in Gainesville, GA, with opportunities to grow within NGHS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CCHT certification for dialysis unit is preferred.
• No prior experience required; in-house NGHS PCT Academy may enroll otherwise.
• Foundations of Nursing course (RN students) eligibility for PCT pathway.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and report basic patient data (vital signs, weight, urine output).
• Assist with mobility, hygiene, and ADL support per plan of care.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to licensed staff.
• Document patient information accurately and promptly.
• Respond to patient calls and maintain patient safety and comfort.
• Prepare room and supplies for new admissions and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic medical terminology

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN Foundations training (for PCT)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Category:Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:12 Hr Morning - EveningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryOrtho/Neuro is a 26-bed nursing unit with two rooms equipped to be utilized as negative pressure rooms and 2 rooms equipped with bariatric ceiling lifts. As an Orthopedic Neurosurgery unit, care is rendered to a variety of patients including but not limited to:Elective orthopedic joint replacement surgeries (hip, knee, shoulder)Neurosurgical surgeries (neck, back, brain)Orthopedic trauma in times of high censusMedical overflow in times of high census Patients receive physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial support for themselves and their families. N4G collaborates with a Joints in Motion program which provides comprehensive pre and post op education for the total joint population.Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: CCHT certification (for dialysis unit only).Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.Minimum Experience: No previous experience is required. Candidates who have not successfully completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or do not hold a current and active CNA certification will be enrolled in the PCT Academy, NGHS’s in-house training program.Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGood interpersonal skillsPhysical ability to push/pull patientsAdaptable in changing situation and work assignmentsAble to accept direction from professional nursing staff, and perform basic technical skills and proceduresBi-lingual basic language skills preferredEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesObtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color, and character of urine and stool).Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction.Monitors p.o. intake and urine output, recording amount on appropriate forms.Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities by implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description; reporting patients response to supervising nurse.Makes frequent rounds to patients room in addition to responding without prompting to patient call lights, instituting appropriate actions.Orients patient/family/Significant other to unit & room. Greets patient & family in a positive pleasant manner with each encounter.Explains procedure or care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure.Accurately & timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames.Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support the clinical staff & accurate documentation of patient care.Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner. Screens and refers all calls appropriately to ensure accurate communication. Refers all calls to leave orders for patient care to licensed staff. Relays telephone, verbal, and written requests accurately to the appropriate individual (s).Places reports (ie:, x-ray, etc.) in patient’s chart or insures reports are sent to appropriate units.Contributes to patient safety by: Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side-rails up, etc.) Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients on Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Promptly reports equipment issues to charge nurse.Distributes linen and ice to patients as needed in addition to frequently offering refreshments as patient’s diet permits.Replaces telemetry batteries as needed.Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit.Cleans and restocks.Changes out sharps containers located in patient rooms when containers are two-thirds full.Replaces glove boxes and disinfectant wipes in patient rooms.Prepares room for new admissions. (make sure PPE is stocked, bed is turned down and any appropriate supplies or equipment is available for the incoming patient).Participates in staff meeting with no more than two absences per year.Reads and responds to e-mails in timely manner.Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs.Completes unit specific and annual competency assessment requirements within specific timelines.Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of timeVision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, KeyboardingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.