Patient Care Technician - Vital Signs & Mobility Support

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a PRN patient care technician to perform basic clinical and non-clinical duties under supervision within MedSurg, 3 South Medical. Schedule includes one weekend shift per month.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with ambulation and daily living activities, obtaining vitals, documenting changes, and keeping rooms clean and stocked. Qualifying candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent (or 1 year related experience) and a BLS

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation to recliners, hallways, or vehicles as needed.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report changes in physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform duties such as oxygen setup, Foley care, pulse oximetry, and EKGs as directed.
• Obtain and record vitals, weight, inputs and outputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year related experience

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a PRN patient care technician to perform basic clinical and non-clinical duties under supervision within MedSurg, 3 South Medical. Schedule includes one weekend shift per month.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with ambulation and daily living activities, obtaining vitals, documenting changes, and keeping rooms clean and stocked. Qualifying candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent (or 1 year related experience) and a BLS