PCT - Patient Care Technician - Spinal Cord Injury Program (SCIP) - Multiple Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine’s Spinal Cord Injury Program (SCIP) unit at UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in a 26-bed acute care setting focused on spinal cord injuries and related illnesses.

You will assist with vitals, daily care, and safe patient handling, participate in a structured PCT training program, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and independence for patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

PCT - Patient Care Technician - Spinal Cord Injury Program (SCIP) - Multiple Shifts

UAB Hospital

Category: Nursing Support

Full-time

Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Shifts: Full-Time and Part-Time AM and PM, Flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

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 Spinal Cord Injury Program (SCIP) at UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center’s UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion is a 26-bed acute care unit serving patients with spinal cord injuries or illnesses resulting from traumatic or non-traumatic events. You’ll care for a highly specialized patient population while working in a unit designed to support safe mobility, strong teamwork, and exceptional outcomes. As a rehabilitation nurse at UAB Medicine, you’ll play a critical role in helping patients restore independence and rebuild their lives after injury. You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care while receiving support through opportunities like our career ladder and certification reimbursement program. SCIP is part of a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital designed to promote functional activity at every turn, with 78 rehabilitation beds, overhead lifts and patient repositioners in every patient room, and the most advanced technology throughout the facility. As a Rehabilitation Innovation Center, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center is designated by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a facility leading the nation in innovative care and research. Additionally, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center is home to one of only 10+ nationally designated Spinal Cord Injury Model System Programs, which are recognized for excellence in spinal cord injury care, rehabilitation research, and long-term patient outcomes.

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.

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour

Shifts: Full-Time and Part-Time AM and PM, Flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

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.

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