Patient Care Technician ED - FT 2nd Shift

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Care Technician in the ED to support nurses and physicians during the second shift, focusing on routine patient care, safety, and timely response to patient needs inside the Emergency Department.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CNA program or related exposure, and basic clinical experience. BLS is preferred; growth opportunities exist in a busy acute care environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; CNA program preferred.
• BLS certification preferred; ability to assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in routine and non-complex patient care tasks.
• Support the patient care process in the Emergency Department and ED flow.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care team; monitor patient needs.

Skills

Body mechanics

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program preferred

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.

Highlights

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 ED - FT 2nd Shift

Patient Care Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Second Shift (United States of America)