Patient Care Tech, ICU

Northside Hospital is looking for a Patient Care Tech to join the ICU team at the Cumming, Georgia campus. This full-time, onsite role sits at a major hospital known for award-winning care and ongoing growth in the Atlanta area. If you’re drawn to direct patient support, thrive in a high-acuity environment, and want to be part of a cohesive care team, this opportunity could be a good fit.

The Patient Care Tech helps with nursing assistance and supports patients’ comfort, safety and personal needs. You’ll assist with activities of daily living and aid in physical hygiene and comfort, all while functioning within a unit-based, self-directed team that shares responsibilities with both licensed and non-licensed colleagues.

Northside Hospital emphasizes teamwork, patient dignity and quality care, and this role is designed for someone who brings hands-on care experience and a collaborative approach to a busy ICU setting. The right candidate will enjoy a role that blends practical caregiving with being part of a proactive care squad.

Caring hands in the ICU: daily rhythms

Your day-to-day focuses on supporting the nursing staff and meeting basic patient needs in the ICU. You’ll help patients with daily activities, assist with personal hygiene, and participate in comfort measures that contribute to quicker recoveries and safer rounds. You’ll also take part in a unit-based, self-directed care model, coordinating tasks with licensed caregivers and other support staff to keep care flowing smoothly and patients secure.

In practice, this means staying attentive to safety, respecting patient dignity, and moving efficiently through routine tasks that keep the unit on track. The role requires good communication with nurses and other team members, because clear updates and careful handoffs are essential whenever responsibilities shift between colleagues. The ICU environment rewards calm, practical problem-solving and a steady, patient-centered approach.

What it takes to join the ICU care team

Must-have qualifications include these essentials. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required. You must also be listed on the Georgia Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant. In addition, one of these credentials must be in your background: Certified Medical Assistant awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant awarded by the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant awarded by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Finally, you’ll need at least one year of direct patient-care experience, such as CNA, PCT, Military Medic, ED Tech or another relevant acute-care role.

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Certified Nursing Assistant listed on the Georgia Registry
• Certified Medical Assistant awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant awarded by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant awarded by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• At least one year of direct patient-care experience in CNA, PCT, Military Medic, ED Tech or similar acute-care settings

Nice-to-have credentials include color vision appropriate for the role in specific ICU units, which supports accurate patient assessment and care in environments with visual tasks and equipment.

• Visual color acuity appropriate for unit-specific duties

Hours and practical details

The ICU shift runs from 7 pm to 7 am, onsite in Cumming, GA. Weekend work is not required, and there are no on-call duties associated with this position. These details reflect the needs of a 24/7 hospital setting and the unit’s scheduling practices, so you’ll want to plan for a night-time schedule when applying.

Guidance for applicants

Lead with your most relevant credentials. Put your BLS credential and any CNA, CMA, RMA or CCMA credentials up front so a recruiter can see you meet the must-haves at a glance.

Show evidence of direct patient care. In your resume and any support letters, describe a year of hands-on patient contact, including how you supported activities of daily living and basic hygiene for ICU patients or similarly acute-care individuals.

Prepare to discuss teamwork in a unit-based care setting. Be ready to share concrete examples of collaborating with licensed nurses and other non-licensed teammates to complete tasks while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

Ask about the team and the schedule. A good opening question is how the ICU care team distributes responsibilities during a 7 pm to 7 am shift and what a typical night looks like in terms of rounding, ADL support, and safety checks.