Patient Care Tech Med/Surg Night Shift

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the night shift. The role involves assisting nursing staff with patient care and requires a high school diploma along with some experience in a patient care setting. This full-time position offers entry-level responsibilities in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a patient care role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care.
• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in the patient care process.

Skills

Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety

Medical terminology training

Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program

Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student

Job description

Overview

Position: Patient Care Tech Med/Surg Night Shift at Baptist Health - Central Alabama.

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

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.

Job Details

• Primary Location: Prattville Baptist Hospital
• Job title: Patient Care Tech Med/Surg Night Shift
• Job Type: Regular-Full time
• Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care