Patient Care Technician – Neuro Med Surg | Hands-on Support

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a safe care environment, and effective communication within the healthcare team.

Qualifications include 0-2 years in acute care or nursing program enrollment, with BCLS required within 90 days. CNA or CPCT preferred based on facility needs, with emphasis on teamwork and confidentiality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

BCLS - Basic Life Support

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technician

Job description

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a safe care environment, and effective communication within the healthcare team.

Qualifications include 0-2 years in acute care or nursing program enrollment, with BCLS required within 90 days. CNA or CPCT preferred based on facility needs, with emphasis on teamwork and confidentiality.