Med/Surg Care Tech — On-the-Job Training

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Care Tech (MCT) to support bedside patient care in the Med/Surg setting. The role involves assisting with daily activities, hygiene, nutrition, vital signs, and basic clinical tasks under nurse supervision.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure safe care, document care activities, and participate in on-the-job training to enhance competency in phlebotomy, wound care, and call/shift duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 10 years relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining Blood Glucose readings.
• Helping patient with mealtime feedings.
• Bathing and grooming.
• Patient restroom assistance and cleaning.
• Ambulation of the patient.
• Lifting, turning, and repositioning of patients in beds and chairs.
• Blood draws for patient labs.
• Collaborating with nurses, MDs, and other patient care specialties.
• Wound drain output management and dressing changes.

Skills

Blood glucose readings

Patient assistance

Wound care

Team collaboration

Mobility aid

Care documentation

Education

High School Diploma

10 years relevant experience

Job description

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Care Tech (MCT) to support bedside patient care in the Med/Surg setting. The role involves assisting with daily activities, hygiene, nutrition, vital signs, and basic clinical tasks under nurse supervision.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure safe care, document care activities, and participate in on-the-job training to enhance competency in phlebotomy, wound care, and call/shift duties.