Patient Care Tech: Compassionate Support & Vitals

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a patient care associate to perform basic clinical and non-clinical tasks under supervision. You will assist with ambulation, daily living activities, and maintaining patient environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES include vital signs, documentation, and collaborating with nursing staff. A High School diploma or equivalent and a BLS certification (or within 30 days) are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of related experience preferred.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with ambulation and mobility, including transfers and commuting to rooms or bathrooms.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff and document records.
• Keep patient rooms clean and equipment properly maintained.
• Perform tasks such as oxygen setup, catheter care, pulse oximetry, specimen collection and EKGs as directed.
• Obtain and record vitals, weight, intake and output.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a patient care associate to perform basic clinical and non-clinical tasks under supervision. You will assist with ambulation, daily living activities, and maintaining patient environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES include vital signs, documentation, and collaborating with nursing staff. A High School diploma or equivalent and a BLS certification (or within 30 days) are required.