Patient Care Tech Med/Surg Day Shift

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in central Alabama is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join the team at Prattville Baptist Hospital. The role supports RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in the delivery of patient care, assisting with daily living activities and vital signs. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with nursing assistant training or relevant experience. This position is perfect for those starting their career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a patient care role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in patient care.
• Support routine and non-complex patient care tasks.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living and vital signs.

Skills

Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety principles

Medical terminology training

Customer complaint resolution

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

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Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

• Full Time, Part Time, & PRN Options

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of Nursing Fundamentals course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.

License/Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Primary Location

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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Openings

Patient Care Tech Med/Surg Full Time Days