Patient Care Technician - PRN

City of Hope • Newnan, GA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician is a paraprofessional caregiver who works under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse. The role is accountable for activities of daily living, certain tests and procedures, environmental duties, and other assigned tasks. The technician also organizes and manages activity at the nursing desk to support the nursing process and patient care, ensuring accurate and timely order entry and appropriate notification and coordination of the multidisciplinary team. This is a night-shift PRN position with hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of prior experience as a Nurse Aide/Monitor Tech in a health care environment, second-year nursing student status, or six months of prior experience in a medical setting.
• Current BLS and CPR are required.

Nice To Haves

• PCT certification or CNA license is desirable.
• Training as a Unit Secretary in a hospital or equivalent setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for activities of daily living, certain tests and procedures, environmental duties, and other assigned tasks.
• Organize and manage activity at the nursing desk to support the nursing process and provision of patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely order entry.
• Ensure proper notification and coordination of the multidisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED