Patient Care Technician, PCU

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and care for patients during 7am-7pm shifts. You will assist patients with daily living activities and help ensure comfort and safety throughout the unit.

Weekend rotation is required; you will work as part of a unit-based, self-directed care team with both licensed and non-licensed staff. One year of direct patient care experience and required certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• CNA on Georgia Registry or CMA/RMA/CCMA certification is required.
• Minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Provide nursing assistance and contribute to patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BLS - Basic Life Support

CNA - Georgia Registry

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (AMT)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA)

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician provides nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients. Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs procedures for physical hygiene and comfort of patients. Performs duties with the construct of a unit-based, self-directed patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed members.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Nursing Assistant on the Georgia Registry OR Certified Medical Assistant awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR Registered Medical Assistant awarded by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant awarded by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• One (1) year of patient care experience, as a CNA, PCT, Military Medic, ED Tech or other relevant acute, direct patient care experience.

PREFERRED

• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

Work Hours:

7am-7pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis