Cardiac MedSurg Patient Care Technician (PRN)

Baptist Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PRN) for the Cardiac Medical-Surgical unit at Baptist Medical Center East. The role supports RNs, LPNs and physicians through routine patient care tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifying candidates include high school graduate, CNA program graduate or nursing student with clinical rotation experience; BLS certification is required. The position emphasizes safety, effective communication, and basic patient handling skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program preferred.
• Completion of nursing fundamentals clinical rotation or 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine and non-complex patient care tasks.
• Support RNs, LPNs, and physicians in the patient care process.
• Perform duties as assigned within scope of role.

Skills

Communication

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Vitals monitoring

Patient comfort

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Nursing Fundamentals clinical rotation or 1-year patient care experience

Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PRN) for the Cardiac Medical-Surgical unit at Baptist Medical Center East. The role supports RNs, LPNs and physicians through routine patient care tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifying candidates include high school graduate, CNA program graduate or nursing student with clinical rotation experience; BLS certification is required. The position emphasizes safety, effective communication, and basic patient handling skills.