Day Shift Patient Care Technician - Acute Care Team

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision.

The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe, clean environment to support quality care. The ideal candidate has 0-2 years in acute care or is enrolled in a nursing program, with BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment and adheres to infection control and safety protocols.

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision.

The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe, clean environment to support quality care. The ideal candidate has 0-2 years in acute care or is enrolled in a nursing program, with BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.