Emergency Department Patient Care Technician — Third Shift

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Prattville, AL seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the Emergency Department team. The role supports RNs, LPNs and physicians with routine patient care tasks and non-complex activities, aligning with the hospital’s patient-first approach.

Requirements include a high school diploma; CNA or Health Occupations program preferred; BLS certification and prior patient care experience are advantageous. Shift: Third Shift (United States of America).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of body mechanics and safety in patient handling.
• Medical terminology training is preferred.
• Ability to resolve patient concerns and complaints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Body mechanics

Medical terminology

Customer service

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA or Health Occupations Program preferred

Clinical rotation / Nursing fundamentals experience preferred

1+ year patient care experience preferred

Job description

Baptist Health in Prattville, AL seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the Emergency Department team. The role supports RNs, LPNs and physicians with routine patient care tasks and non-complex activities, aligning with the hospital’s patient-first approach.

Requirements include a high school diploma; CNA or Health Occupations program preferred; BLS certification and prior patient care experience are advantageous. Shift: Third Shift (United States of America).