PCT - Patient Care Technician - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Experience Preferred - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); In loco; USD 21.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

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Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

More benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

UAB Medicine's Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Birmingham seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in caring for post-surgical patients. The role involves obtaining and recording vitals, weights, and inputs/outputs, and completing a dedicated PCT training program under RN/LPN supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification within 30 days; 2+ years of experience is preferred. Eligible employees may access education programs and comprehensive benefits.

Competenze

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Patient care

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM

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 Highlights

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at UAB Hospital is a dynamic critical care environment with 41 beds split between two surgical floors where post-surgical patients recover from operating room (OR) procedures at Alabama’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center. This unit also functions as an overflow area to provide ICU-level supportive care for acute and intensive care patients and assists the OR with critical care responsibilities such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). New nurses on this unit receive an orientation tailored to your experience, including an extensive 6-month orientation for new graduate nurses. With flexible scheduling options and weekend call every 12 weeks, this unit is a great opportunity for new and experienced nurses to grow and develop skills.

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. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within thirty (30) days of employment.

2+ years of experience preferred.

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.