Patient Care Technician

Patient Care TechnicianUnder the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, performs various duties assisting unit staff nurses and clerical specialists to ensure efficient unit operations and safe patient care following established procedures. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit or within his/her department. Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures, while maintaining the Augusta Health Service Standards.This is a 4-week on-the-job paid Patient Care Technician training program and will begin on Monday, October 5th. You will need to be able to complete the course for those 4 weeks Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm and then work 12-hour shifts after the completion of the course.Includes bathing, dressing and feeding of patients, performing vital signs, phlebotomy and Ekg's.Requirements:High School Diploma or Equivalent required.Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:Retirement savings helping you to plan for your futureFree onsite parking24/7 armed security to ensure your safetyShift and weekend differentialsFlexible schedulingTuition reimbursementOnsite child careAugusta Health Fitness Reimbursement ProgramIndividualized orientation with dedicated preceptorOnsite credit unionEmployee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie ticketsCompany Information:Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.Equal Opportunity:Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.