Discharge Lounge & Care Transitions Specialist

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance Program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to partner with the Nursing Resource Coordinator and Care Transitions team to facilitate early discharges and coordinate patient flow across hospital units. The role includes assisting with ADLs, recording vitals, and coordinating transportation and discharge needs.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 5 years of patient care experience, completion of the in-house PCT training, and CPR certification (to be obtained within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five (5) years of patient care experience required.
• Successful completion of in-house PCT training program required.
• Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care for discharge readiness across units and with the Care Transitions team.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Record vitals, weights, inputs and outputs.
• Coordinate transportation, medications, and nutritional support as needed for discharge.

Skills

Patient care experience

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCT training program

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to partner with the Nursing Resource Coordinator and Care Transitions team to facilitate early discharges and coordinate patient flow across hospital units. The role includes assisting with ADLs, recording vitals, and coordinating transportation and discharge needs.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 5 years of patient care experience, completion of the in-house PCT training, and CPR certification (to be obtained within