Night Shift Patient Care Technician - Vitals & Mobility

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a night shift care assistant to perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care under supervision. Duties include ambulation assistance, ADLs, vital signs, and documenting changes for nursing staff.

Responsibilities cover patient room maintenance and use of equipment such as oxygen setup and EKGs, with additional tasks as assigned by the nurse manager. Eligible benefits apply for qualifying positions.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 30 days of hire date.
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Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation and daily living activities.
• currently_includes: help to recliner, walk, or to vehicles
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff and document records.
• Keep patient rooms clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform technical tasks such as oxygen setup, catheter care, and EKGs as directed by staff nurse.
• Obtain and record vitals, weight, and input/output.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Clinical teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year of applicable experience

Tools

EKG setup

Pulse oximetry

Foley care equipment

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a night shift care assistant to perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care under supervision. Duties include ambulation assistance, ADLs, vital signs, and documenting changes for nursing staff.

Responsibilities cover patient room maintenance and use of equipment such as oxygen setup and EKGs, with additional tasks as assigned by the nurse manager. Eligible benefits apply for qualifying positions.