Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Nephrology

Overview

ATHENS, GA

Sign-on Bonus Available $

Full-time Day shift 7am-7pm

 

The Nephrology/Urology Unit provides exceptional care for our fellow community members who require Hemodialysis and/or specialized urological care. All nurses hired to our unit will become trained in Peritoneal Dialysis, the only hospital in Athens to provide this service. Our Nurses work closely with our interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care.  The Nephrology/Urology Unit is comprised of multiple skill levels with the support of experienced charge nurses and an energetic clinical manager.  It is important to have a unit council with all disciplines to assist in making unit based decisions to give the best patient care possible.  If you are looking for a work family that prides themselves on teamwork, this is your unit.        

 

 

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.

 

*Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs.   Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios*

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required
• 1 year of patient care experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
• Certification from a Patient Care Technician program Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital