Patient Care Assistant - 4th Floor - University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and assist patients with daily living activities in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will collect vital signs, document care, and help maintain clean rooms with infection control in mind.

Responsibilities include assisting with admission, discharge, and transfers, reporting changes to RNs, and ensuring patient comfort while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments from RN/LPN and assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Take and records vital signs and weight; reports changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.
• Maintains clean, stocked patient rooms and proper infection control practices.
• Documents patient care in electronic and paper medical records; completes required forms.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer processes; responds to overhead pages.
• Supports daily flow sheet completion and ensures patient safety at all times.
• Assists with and accompanies patients as needed; maintains 24-hour urine collections and specimen handling.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN
• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms
• Cleans equipment between each patient use
• Operates unit equipment as required
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer
• Answers patient call lights promptly
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment
• Distributes water and ice
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections
• Performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring
• Takes and records vital signs and weight
• Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
• Signs/initials documentation
• Documents patient turns and repositioning
• Reports any skin condition to RN
• Assists with completion of daily flow sheet
• Responds to overhead pages
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. HighThis role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. High
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills HighExcellent communication and interpersonal skills High
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting HighAbility to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting High
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities MediumStrong attention to detail and organizational abilities Medium
• Basic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping MediumBasic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping Medium
• Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors HighAbility to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors High