PCT - Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down Unit (S5South) - PM (743)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Patient Care Technician in the Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential patient care while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on professional growth and skill diversification, you'll be part of a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits including tuition assistance, and the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Tuition Assistance

Wellness Initiatives

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vitals, weight, inputs, and outputs.
• Complete in-house PCT training successfully.
• Maintain awareness of patient and personal safety.

Skills

Patient Care

CPR Certification

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - PCT - Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down Unit (S5South) - PM (743) (T222536)

Position: Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Compensation

Pay Range: $15.50 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine offers resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work Environment

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and 200+ clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. As part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer (Forbes, 2021)
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Comprehensive Transplant Institute
• Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success stems from our supportive and inclusive culture. UAB Medicine offers unique opportunities for career advancement, skill diversification, and professional growth.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for technical aspects of patient care as directed by RN/LPN, including:

1. Obtaining and recording vitals, weight, inputs, and outputs
2. Successfully completing in-house PCT training
3. Maintaining awareness of patient and personal safety

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment