Med/Surg Patient Care Technician (MCT)

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Medical Care Technician to provide safe, holistic patient care as part of a nursing team. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring glucose, and supporting patients throughout the care continuum.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to protocols. On‑the‑job training is provided; BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, with potential for growth in the Med/Surg setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 10 years of relevant experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire; training provided by EAH.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining Blood Glucose readings
• Helping patient with mealtime feedings
• Bathing
• Patient restroom assistance and cleaning
• Ambulation of the patient
• Grooming
• Lifting, turning, and repositioning of patients in beds and chairs
• Blood draws for patient labs
• Collaborating with nurses, MDs, and other patient care specialties
• Emptying and obtaining wound or surgical drain output
• Wound or surgical incision site dressing changes

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Medical Care Technician to provide safe, holistic patient care as part of a nursing team. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring glucose, and supporting patients throughout the care continuum.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to protocols. On‑the‑job training is provided; BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, with potential for growth in the Med/Surg setting.