Patient Care Technician Full Time Weekend Days Surgical/Oncology

CHS Career Site; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Patient Care Technician for full-time weekend day shifts in surgical/oncology units. The role supports RN/LPN staff by assisted care and maintaining a safe patient environment.

You will collect vital signs, aid with activities of daily living, help with meals and mobility, and communicate patient information to the care team. CNA or CPCT preferred; BCLS within 90 days is required; acute care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in acute care or nursing program preferred
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
• Strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work with a team
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with basic patient care and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Record vital signs and input/output, report to RN/LPN/LVN
• Support meals, bathing, grooming, mobility and using aids
• Assist with positioning, ambulation and catheter care as needed
• Collect specimens and monitor glucose; document results
• Communicate patient information to the care team and maintain PPE adherence
• Participate in performance improvement and safety initiatives
• Maintain continuous observation if required and attend to assigned duties

Skills

Patient care basics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality & safety

Job description

Patient Care Technician Full Time Weekend Days Surgical/Oncology

Birmingham, AL, United States

Job Description

Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.
Essential Functions

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.


• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.


• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.


• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.


• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.


• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.


• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.


• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.


• Strong organizational skills with the 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 maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required


• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or


• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 166240


• Job Category Allied Health


• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 01:46 PM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Job Shift Day


• Locations 3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35243, US