PCT - Patient Care Technician - Highlands- Same Day Surgery - AM (004)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Plus more

Job summary

UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest health system, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support perioperative services. You will assist with patient care tasks, record vitals, and participate in a structured PCT training program, contributing to high-quality surgical outcomes.

The role offers full-time AM shifts with a pay range of $15.50–$19.50 per hour, reflecting our commitment to a competitive wage for frontline caregivers and opportunities for growth within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN/LPN for the hospital.
• Obtain and record vitals, weight, inputs and outputs.
• Demonstrate successful completion of an in-house PCT training program.
• Demonstrate awareness of patient and personal safety.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification within 30 days of employment

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM

Benefits and Perks

• 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 Highlights

As part of our Perioperative Services, you'll work in one of the nation's largest and most dynamic surgical departments dedicated to advancing surgical care, featuring more than 60 state-of-the-art operating suites where more than 41,000 surgeries are completed annually. Our team excels in clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation, managing complex cases with cutting-edge technology, including iMRI ORs and a robotics surgery program that is among the largest of its kind in the Southeast with the highest patient volume in the country. You'll collaborate with world-class surgeons and an interdisciplinary care team, including pre-and-post-procedural and OR staff, who are all committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes and the highest quality care. You’ll have opportunities for growth and connection in a culture that consistently redefines perioperative excellence.

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, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 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.