Patient Care Technician PCT Neuro Medical Full Time Day

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Neuro Medical unit. This non-licensed staff member is trained to perform a range of nursing support and transport duties, including cleaning and stocking patient rooms and unit areas and providing direct patient care within the defined scope of practice. The role works under the direct supervision of the shift primary nurse and serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Clinical duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals. Candidates must have current CNA certification. Newly certified and experienced CNAs are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have not completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or do not have active CNA certification will be enrolled in NGHS’s in-house PCT Academy. The next PCT Academy cohort begins in January 2027, with hiring for that cohort beginning in December 2026. The position is full-time on a 12-hour morning-to-evening shift. It requires flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs.

Requirements

Current and active CNA certification.
High school diploma, GED, or a high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level.
No previous experience is required.
Good interpersonal skills.
Physical ability to push and pull patients.
Adaptability to changing situations and work assignments.
Ability to accept direction from professional nursing staff and perform basic technical skills and procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands of lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 20 pounds frequently, along with frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to read, write, reason, talk, and use a keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Basic bilingual language skills.
CCHT certification for work in the dialysis unit only.

Responsibilities

Obtain and report basic patient physiological data, including vital signs, weight, skin condition, and urine and stool characteristics.
Use proper body mechanics and assist patients with positioning, mobility, hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs.
Monitor and record oral intake and urine output on the appropriate forms.
Promptly identify and report physical or mental status changes to licensed staff.
Organize patient care and prioritize tasks while carrying out physician and nursing orders within required time frames.
Perform therapeutic procedures within the role’s scope and report patient responses to the supervising nurse.
Make frequent patient rounds, respond to call lights, and take appropriate action.
Orient patients and their families or significant others to the unit and room; greet them pleasantly and explain care or procedures before beginning.
Record patient data accurately and promptly, and forward it to supervisory staff within established time frames.
Use required IT systems to support clinical staff and document patient care accurately.
Answer and screen telephone calls courteously, route them appropriately, refer patient-care orders to licensed staff, and relay requests accurately.
Place reports such as X-ray reports in the patient chart or ensure they reach the appropriate unit.
Follow Universal Precautions and hand hygiene policy, maintain a safe patient environment, and stock isolation supplies.
Clean equipment, maintain it in proper working order, and promptly report equipment issues to the charge nurse.
Distribute linen and ice, offer refreshments as permitted by the patient’s diet, and replace telemetry batteries as needed.
Perform patient transport functions as needed by the unit.
Clean and restock unit areas; replace sharps containers when two-thirds full, and replenish glove boxes and disinfectant wipes in patient rooms.
Prepare rooms for new admissions by stocking PPE, turning down the bed, and making appropriate supplies and equipment available.
Attend staff meetings, with no more than two absences per year, and read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
Complete unit-specific and annual competency assessments within required timelines.