Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Surgical, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Snellville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech works on the MedSurg Surgical Unit at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, Georgia. Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, the role provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. The position is full-time, with a schedule of three 12-hour day shifts per week. The employee must be able to work every other Saturday and Sunday. Previous hospital experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

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.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience is highly preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of patient care experience preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential preferred.
Certification from a Patient Care Technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient assessments, including collecting data about physical and psychosocial status and health history, and document patient safety and quality initiatives.
Assist patients and the healthcare team with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, turning patients to maintain skin integrity, and purposeful rounding.
Perform treatments and use 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, including obtaining vital signs and helping with patient intake when possible.
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.