PCT CVSU FT Nights

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the patient care team, assisting RNs, LPNs, and physicians in routine and non-complex patient care. The PCT supports patient comfort and daily living activities, with duties that may expand within the role’s scope.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; a certified nursing assistant program is preferred, along with clinical rotation or one year of patient care experience in acute care, nursing home, or home

Qualifications

• Knowledge of body mechanics and safety in patient handling.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; CNA program preferred; clinical rotation or 1 year patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in routine and non Complex patient care.
• Support in activities of daily living and patient comfort tasks.
• May have additional duties within scope of the role.

Skills

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant program (preferred)

Nursing Fundamentals / first clinical rotation (preferred)

Job description

Highlights

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

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 South

Job

PCT CVSU FT Nights Patient Care Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.