Job Description
RESPONSIBLE FOR:Under the direction of the RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or designee the PCT/Unit Secretary will provide direct and indirect patient care as a member of the healthcare team and assists other members of the team as needed. Provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Also performs clerical and receptionist duties while providing quality customer service. Maintains any required clinical competencies specific for department assigned. Job responsibilities may include proximity to medications while in areas with restricted access.RequirementsMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:High School Graduate or equivalent requiredMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Entry LevelMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:N/AADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:BLS certification required. Certification from a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program preferred.Successful completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.One (1) year of patient care experience and/or one (1) year of related hospital experience preferred.Diversity & InclusionAt Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.Excellence at WorkPiedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.