PCT - Patient Care Technician - Hematology Oncology Specialty Unit - AM (755)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is hiring a PCT - Patient Care Technician for the Hematology Oncology Specialty Unit. The role supports the RN/LPN, records vitals, and participates in in-house PCT training.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification within 30 days of employment. UAB Medicine offers strong benefits and the chance to work in Alabama’s largest health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification within thirty (30) days of date of employment required.

Responsibilities

• To assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN/LPN for the hospital.
• To obtain and record vitals, weight, inputs and outputs.
• To successfully complete an in-house PCT training program.
• To demonstrate an awareness of patient and personal safety.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

PCT - Patient Care Technician - Hematology Oncology Specialty Unit - AM (755)

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more.

Job Description

• To assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN/LPN for the hospital.
• To obtain and record vitals, weight, inputs and outputs.
• To successfully complete an in-house PCT training program.
• To demonstrate an awareness of patient and personal safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty (30) days of date of employment required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.