Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech works under the supervision of licensed clinical staff to provide patient care from birth through the lifecycle. The role requires demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Patient ratios depend on factors such as patient volume and acuity; extenuating circumstances may result in lower or higher ratios. The position is with Med A, a fast-paced, 30-bed medical-surgical unit at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. The unit provides evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of illnesses and comorbidities, including overflow patients from surgery, pulmonary, neuroscience, oncology, and orthopedics. The care team coordinates health care plans with the broader medical team and receives support from an IV team, home medication nurse, and lift team. The unit offers flexible schedules with self-scheduling, a unit-based council, a dedicated unit educator, strong relationships with medical providers, and a welcoming team environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of patient care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Certification from a Patient Care Technician program.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the supervision of licensed clinical staff.
- Demonstrate competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.
- Coordinate care as part of the medical team for patients with varied illnesses and comorbidities.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available.
- Flexible schedules with self-scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
