Patient Care Tech: Compassionate Hands-On Support & Vitals

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a patient care support role at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. You will perform basic patient care under supervision, assist with ambulation and activities of daily living, and support nursing staff in monitoring patient conditions and maintaining clean, orderly rooms.

This role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS within 30 days of hire. Opportunities include full-time day, night shifts, and some weekend rotation at the 5 South Tower Ortho location.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with ambulation and moving to rooms or chairs.
• Help patients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff and document records.
• Keep patient rooms clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform duties such as oxygen setup, catheter care, pulse oximetry, specimen collection and EKGs as directed.

Skills

Basic patient care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a patient care support role at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. You will perform basic patient care under supervision, assist with ambulation and activities of daily living, and support nursing staff in monitoring patient conditions and maintaining clean, orderly rooms.

This role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS within 30 days of hire. Opportunities include full-time day, night shifts, and some weekend rotation at the 5 South Tower Ortho location.