PATIENT CARE TECH - CRITICAL CARE

About the role

Patient Care Tech/Health Unit Coordinator in the Critical Care Unit at Atrium Medical Center collaborates with nurses and doctors to provide personalized care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (temperature, heartbeat, breathing)
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat
• Collect samples such as urine
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse
• Assist with walks, ADLs, and weighing patients
• Perform paperwork and unit‑clerk tasks to keep the hospital running smoothly

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS CPR certificate (can be obtained during orientation if not already held)
• One of the following:
  • Completed STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training
  • Recent patient‑care experience within the past 5 years (e.g., taking vitals, bathing, assisting with toileting)
  • Currently enrolled in nursing school and have finished one clinical rotation

Skills

• Ability to multitask and remain courteous despite interruptions
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication and listening
• Prior hospital experience is a plus

Schedule

Part‑time nights: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, 24 hours per week (48 hours per pay period).