Atlanta Medical Center, formerly Georgia Baptist Medical Center, is a 467-bed acute care facility sprawled across two city blocks near the heart of downtown Atlanta. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Atlanta Medical Center has an esteemed tradition of commitment to excellence in patient care and service to the community. The medical center provides general medical, surgical and womens and childrens services, as well as specialized programs in cardiology, oncology, perinatology, neonatology, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, psychiatry, neurosurgery, same day surgery and trauma. We are firmly committed to maintaining a tradition of excellence in teaching " combining knowledge, technique and technology in every area of modern medicine.
We are an employer of choice as well as a leader in healthcare. In 2002 Atlanta Medical Center tied for First place as the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In 2003, we came in the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Atlanta in this same survey. Atlanta Magazine has named Atlanta Medical Center as One of the Best Places to Make a Difference in 2004 and then in 2005 and 2006 Atlanta Medical Center was honored with Tenets elite Circle of Excellence award. In 2008, we were named by the Atlanta Magazine as the 7th Best Place to Work in Atlanta, the highest ranked healthcare company.
Assist nurses in all aspects of patient care and daily living activities for patients to include:
1. Attends to the physical apperance of the patient to include baths, hair care, oral care, and nail care.
2. Turns and positions patients
3. Assists with feedings as needed.
4. Observes and measures and records all intake and output
5. Takes and records vital signs
6. Removes catheters and staples as directed.
High school diploma or equivalent is required and previous experience as a PCA or completion of a PCA training course. Current nursing student preferred.
The successful candidate will have:
1. Working knowledge of Patient Care Technician techniques and practices.
2. Knowledge and skills in the application of the techniques and practices of the nursing technician.
3. Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions and to maintain nursing records and charts.
4. Ability to operate a desktop computer.
5. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families, and physicians
