Patient Care Tech Med/Surg Night Shift

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Prattville, a leading hospital system in central Alabama, is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg unit on the Night Shift. You will support RNs, LPNs and physicians in routine patient care tasks and help maintain a safe, efficient care environment.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma; CNA program completion preferred; BLS required; completion of first clinical rotation or one year of acute care patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 or 1 year of patient care experience in acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care.
• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in the patient care process.
• May have additional duties assigned within scope of the role.

Job description

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.

Summary

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, LPN's, 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

Patient Care Tech Med/Surg Night Shift

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.