Cardiology Patient Care Technician

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Cardiology Patient Care Technician to join the patient care team at Baptist Medical Center South. The PCT assists RNs, LPNs, and physicians with routine duties and provides support in non-complex patient care tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of a certified nursing assistant program or health occupations program preferred; BLS required; lifting up to 50 pounds; and effective communication with patients and team members.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and physicians in the patient care process.
• Support routine and non-complex aspects of patient care.
• This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Skills

Body mechanics

Medical terminology

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Health Occupations Program (HOSA)

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN's, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals' course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.

License/Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Cardiology Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.