Patient Care Tech - IMCU, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Newnan, GA

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech works under the supervision of licensed clinical staff to provide care to patients from birth through the lifecycle. The role demonstrates competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. The position supports patient assessments and safety, daily care needs, documentation, communication among care partners, and admission and discharge processes. Depending on assignment, the Patient Care Tech may also serve as a sitter or unit secretary.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire.
Effective communication skills.
Initiative and ability to function independently.
Ability to handle stressful environments.
Ability to thrive in a teamwork- and collaboration-focused environment.
Ability to utilize safety tools.

Nice To Haves

One year of patient care experience preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
Certification from a Patient Care Technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient assessments, including collecting physical, psychosocial, and health-history data, and document patient safety and quality initiatives.
Assist patients and the healthcare team with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, turning to maintain skin integrity, and purposeful rounding.
Function independently with treatments, equipment, and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice.
Document vital signs and treatments provided in the EMR in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with care partners and ensure the primary nurse is aware of issues, changes in patient condition, or concerns.
Assist with admission and discharge processes; when possible, meet newly admitted patients in their rooms to obtain vital signs and assist with intake.
Reinforce patient education provided by licensed staff.
Respond to call lights and fall alarms.
When acting as a sitter, remain with the patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
When acting as a unit secretary, provide clerical support to staff, help facilitate patient care and movement through the facility, and manage incoming calls and visitors positively.
Perform other duties as assigned.