Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Snellville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Eastside is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the MedSurg 1 Unit, working PRN Days. The MedSurg 1 Unit serves a General Adult Patient Population across 23 beds, providing acute care for a wide range of illnesses and injuries with various complexities. The role involves collaboration with Physicians, Pharmacists, Physical/Occupational/Speech and Respiratory Therapy. The unit fosters a fast-paced environment and emphasizes teamwork and ongoing professional development. The Patient Care Tech will be supported by a Charge Nurse, other PCTs, a Unit Secretary (Day), a Unit Based Educator, and a Clinical Manager. Hospital experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
No experience required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

HOSPITAL experience highly preferred
1 year of patient care experience Preferred
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
Certification from a Patient Care Technician program Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff.
Assists with patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, health history and document patient safety and quality initiatives.
Assists patients and healthcare team with mobility, feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting, glucose checks, patient turning to maintain skin integrity and purposeful rounding while functioning independently with treatments, equipment and procedures appropriate to the scope of clinical practice.
Documents in the EMR in a timely manner all vital signs and treatments provided.
Communicates between all care partners effectively. Ensures primary nurse is aware of any issues, changes in patient condition, or concerns.
Assists with admission and discharge process. Meets patient in the room when admitted whenever possible to obtain vital signs and assist with patient intake.
Reinforces patient education provided by licensed staff.
Responds to call lights and fall alarms.
If acting in the Sitter role, the Patient Care Tech must remain with the patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
If acting in the Unit Secretary role, the Patient Care Tech will act as a clerical resource for all staff to help facilitate the proper care and potential movement of the patient through the facility and beyond while managing incoming calls and visitors in a positive manner.
All other duties as assigned.