Patient Care Technician - PRN - Grandview Endoscopy Surgery Center

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Rewards and recognition programs

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, provides patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining a safe care environment. You will support nursing staff by delivering delegated tasks and ensuring effective communication within the team.

Under supervision, you’ll record vitals, help with meals, mobility, glucose monitoring, and follow infection control and safety protocols, including PPE usage.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of acute care experience or active nursing program enrollment.
• CNA or CPCT certification preferred.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delegated basic patient care and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Record vital signs and intake/output, report to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support meals, bathing, grooming, linen changes, and hygiene.
• Assist with mobility, positioning, and use of walkers or wheelchairs.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Communicate patient information clearly to the care team.

Skills

Basic patient care knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Follow detailed instructions

Teamwork

Confidentiality and safety

Education

Currently enrolled in a Nursing program

CNA certification preferred

CPCT certification preferred

Job description

• Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day

Why Join Us?

• Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

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

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.