PCT - Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Stepdown - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Med Surg Stepdown on the 4 South unit in Birmingham. This full-time night shift role supports a dynamic learning environment and provides care to a range of patients under nursing supervision.

You will assist with ambulation, daily living activities, vital signs, and basic medical tasks, while maintaining clean rooms and equipment. Eligible staff receive generous PTO and tuition reimbursement in addition to other benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with ambulation and daily living activities.
• Report changes to nursing staff and document records.
• Maintain patient rooms and medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation to recliners or bathrooms and to vehicles when discharged.
• Provide support with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Record vitals, weight, inputs/outputs; observe and report changes.
• Set up oxygen, catheter care, pulse oximetry, collect specimens, and perform EKGs as directed.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PCT - Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Stepdown - Multiple Shifts

• Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
• Work Location:UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions onlyinclude:generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

4 South is a 30-bed medical and surgical stepdown unit at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham that ca res for a wide range of patients and offers a dynamic environment for learning and developing your nursing skills . It’s an ideal unit for nurses who are not ready for the intensity of an ICU but are seeking to advance their skills. We foster skill development and clinical expertise in a supportive, teaching-focused setting.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.