Patient Care Technician (PCT) Nights

Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC • Athens, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Hospital of Athens is seeking an energetic Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team on night shift. Landmark Hospital is the premier Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital of Athens. This hospital has built a solid reputation for providing the very best patient care and excellent customer service. Discharge planners who refer patients to Landmark say their patients return from their stay at Landmark with rave reviews, and are highly satisfied with their experience. This excellence is due to the tireless efforts of the highly experienced and competent staff of physicians, nurses, other clinicians, and support personnel, who are dedicated to being the best at what they do.

Summary: The patient care technician or certified nursing assistant will provide patient care under the direction and supervision of nursing. The primary commitment is to the patient, so an important responsibility includes following through with tasks and following up on communication with the nursing and RT staff to help provide optimal patient care. Two weekend monthly requirement, 12 hour shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience, preferably in a hospital setting
• Must be organized, a team player and detail-oriented
• Good computer and math skills
• Current Basic Life Support certification

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform basic care skills under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse including vital signs, intake/output measurement, catheter care, CPR, restraint management, bowel and bladder training, and documentation of care in the patient record.
• Responsible for assisting the licensed nurse in meeting the patients' needs in the areas of personal hygiene, personal care, skin care, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, body mechanics, elimination, and psychosocial support.
• Provide adequate, safe care, maintain knowledge about each patient assigned and participate in reports with nursing and other unit techs. Requires attention to detail related to patient care restrictions and special instructions or issues (diet instructions, fall risk etc).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED