Patient Care Technician 1 North FT Nights

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Patient Care Technician 1 North for full-time night shifts to support the patient care team. You will assist RNs, LPNs and physicians in routine care, including activities of daily living and vitals, while maintaining patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, with CNA or Health Occupations training preferred, and prior experience in acute care settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• CNA or Health Occupations Program preferred.
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals or 1 year patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs and Physicians in patient care.
• Provide routine and non-complex patient care and support activities of daily living.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team; may take vitals and monitor patient status.

Skills

Body mechanics

Safety basics

Medical terminology

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

CNA or Health Occupations program (preferred)

Nursing Fundamentals clinical rotation or 1 year patient care experience (preferred)

Job description

## Patient Care Technician 1 North FT NightsApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center East: Full time: Posted Today: JR107430Baptist 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:**FT Nights 7p-7a**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.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center East**Job:**Patient Care Technician 1 North FT NightsPatient Care Technician**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:Third Shift (United States of America)