Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Mobility Support

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting vital signs and patient data for the care team.

Responsibilities cover support for meals, grooming, mobility, catheter care, and infection control, with emphasis on teamwork and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated patient care tasks and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Collect and record patient data including vital signs and intake/output.
• Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, grooming, and mobility needs.
• Assist with positioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and monitor blood glucose per policy, reporting results to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team and adhere to infection control practices.

Skills

Patient care basics

Communication skills

Multitasking

Infection control

Education

Enrolled in Nursing program

Tools

Vital signs equipment

PPE usage

Job description

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting vital signs and patient data for the care team.

Responsibilities cover support for meals, grooming, mobility, catheter care, and infection control, with emphasis on teamwork and professionalism.