PCT - Patient Care Tech - Med Surg

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Zusammenfassung

UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham is seeking healthcare team members to provide basic clinical and non-clinical patient care under supervision in the 5 South Tower Ortho unit. Positions offer Full Time Day and Night shifts, with every third weekend rotation, and location at UAB St.

Vincent's Birmingham. Responsibilities include assisting patients with ambulation, activities of daily living, documenting changes, and helping with basic procedures under supervision.

Qualifikationen

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Aufgaben

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with ambulation as necessary, including moving to rooms or to vehicles.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Report changes to nursing staff and document records.
• Keep patient rooms clean and equipment maintained.
• Assist with oxygen setup, Foley care, pulse oximetry and EKGs as directed.
• Obtain and record vitals, weight, intake and output.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Ambulation assistance

Documentation

Ausbildung

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of relevant experience

Tools

EKG setup

Oxygen equipment

Pulse oximetry

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

Department: 5 South Tower Ortho

Schedule: Available Shifts

Full Time Days - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Working every 3rd weekend)

Full Time Nights - 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Working every 3rd weekend)

Part Time Days - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Working every 3rd weekend)

Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham

Benefits for eligible positions only include:

• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• and more

What You Will Do

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with ambulation as necessary. This may include helping them to a recliner in their room, walk to the bathroom or down the hall. Assist dismissed patients in getting safely to their vehicles.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.
• Performs certain technical patient care duties in the hospital as directed by the staff nurse such as oxygen setup, foley catheter care, pulse oximetry setup, specimen collection and EKGs.
• Obtain and record vitals, weight, and inputs and outputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent's

UAB St. Vincent's, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we’re a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We’re committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.