Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Care, Evenings OR Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Snellville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech works in the Cardiac Care Unit at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, Georgia. The 18-bed intermediate/step-down unit cares for cardiac and vascular patients, including those with chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism or DVT, and patients who have undergone AAA repair or carotid endarterectomy. The tech provides patient care under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. The role is supported by unit secretaries, patient care techs, registered nurses, charge nurses, and a clinical manager, and works closely with cardiology and vascular teams. Full-time evening and night schedules are available. Evening shifts are 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; night shifts are 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Each schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week and requires working every other weekend.

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 use safety tools.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with patient assessments, collect information 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 to maintain skin integrity, and purposeful rounding.
Independently perform treatments and use equipment and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice.
Document vital signs and treatments in the EMR in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with care partners and inform the primary nurse of issues, changes in patient condition, or concerns.
Assist with admissions and discharges; when possible, meet 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.