Patient Care Technician - Flexible Shifts & Growth Perks

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

and More

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a patient care assistant to support basic clinical and non-clinical activities under supervision in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, ADLs, reporting changes to nursing staff, maintaining clean rooms, performing select technical tasks under supervision, and accurately recording vitals and input/output. BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation and activities of daily living.
• Tend to personal care and daily living activities for patients.
• Report changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff; document records.
• Keep patient rooms clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform technical tasks as directed (oxygen setup, Foley care, pulse oximetry, specimen collection, EKGs).
• Obtain and record vitals, weight, and inputs/outputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent / 1 year related experience

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a patient care assistant to support basic clinical and non-clinical activities under supervision in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, ADLs, reporting changes to nursing staff, maintaining clean rooms, performing select technical tasks under supervision, and accurately recording vitals and input/output. BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.