PCT - Patient Care Technician - Acute Care Medicine - PM

University of Alabama; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Birmingham is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care needs, monitor vital signs, and support nursing staff in delivering quality healthcare. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be CPR certified within 30 days of employment. The position is hourly with a range of benefits including tuition assistance and paid time off.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient with everyday needs including bathing and restroom assistance.
• Monitor vital signs and obtain EKGs.
• Notify nursing staff of any patient concerns.
• Keep patient rooms clean and sanitized.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Patience

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Compensation

Pay Range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour

• Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus additional benefits and perks. UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine

UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

• 6-time Magnet-designated organization
• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
• America's No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center; Comprehensive Transplant Institute; Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care innovation and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description

To assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN / LPN for the hospital. To obtain and record vitals, weight inputs and outputs. To successfully complete an in-house PCT training program. To demonstrate an awareness of patient and personal safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient with everyday needs including bathing, restroom / bedpan assistance, etc.
• To assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN / LPN for the hospital
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weights, input and outputs)
• Obtain EKGs
• Draw blood and perform finger sticks
• Obtain fluid samples or other specimens for testing
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
• Notify nursing staff of any issues or concerns
• Keep patient rooms clean and sanitized
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs
• Provide appropriate emotional support
• Committed to health care standards
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient and personal safety
• Empathetic and approachable
• Work as a part of the health care team
• Successful completion of PCT orientation
• CPR certified within 30 days of employment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty (30) days of date of employment required.
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Employment Type: Hourly

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1