PCT - Patient Care Technician

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB St. Vincent's in Birmingham, AL, is seeking staff to perform basic patient care under supervision across multiple shifts. The role involves assisting with ambulation, daily living activities, and discharge support in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 1 month of hire. Eligible positions offer PTO, parental leave, EAP, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire.
• Education: High School diploma or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with ambulation and daily living activities.
• Assist patients in getting to and from vehicles when discharged.
• Document findings and changes to nursing staff; maintain records.
• Keep patient rooms clean and equipment organized.
• Perform technical tasks such as oxygen setup, catheter care, pulse oximetry, specimen collection and EKGs as directed.
• Record vitals, weight, and fluid inputs/outputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Ambulation assistance

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Department: 5/6 South Ortho/Neuro

Schedule: Multiple Shifts:

7:00 PM -7:00 AM (3) 12 hour shifts with every other weekend

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (3) 12 hour shifts with every other weekend

7:00 PM -7:00 AM with every 4th weekend, self scheduling

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.