Patient Care Technician PRN- Cardiac MedSurg

Baptist Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PRN) for the Cardiac Medical-Surgical unit at Baptist Medical Center East. The role supports RNs, LPNs and physicians through routine patient care tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifying candidates include high school graduate, CNA program graduate or nursing student with clinical rotation experience; BLS certification is required. The position emphasizes safety, effective communication, and basic patient handling skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program preferred.
• Completion of nursing fundamentals clinical rotation or 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine and non-complex patient care tasks.
• Support RNs, LPNs, and physicians in the patient care process.
• Perform duties as assigned within scope of role.

Skills

Communication

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Vitals monitoring

Patient comfort

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Nursing Fundamentals clinical rotation or 1-year patient care experience

Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred

Job description

Patient Care Technician PRN- Cardiac MedSurg# Careers## Patient Care Technician PRN- Cardiac MedSurgApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center East: PRN: Posted Today: JR107651Baptist 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 PRN- Cardiac MedSurgPatient Care Technician**Job Type:**PRN-PRN**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)