PCT - Patient Care Technician - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) - Multiple Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF Program eligibility

Wellness programs

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing teams with routine patient care and monitoring. The role includes taking vital signs, documenting inputs and outputs, and completing required training to ensure safe, compassionate care.

We offer comprehensive benefits and educational resources. This frontline position supports our mission to deliver high-quality care at UAB Medicine, a nationally recognized health system serving countless patients annually.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical aspects of patient care under RN/LPN guidance.
• Obtain and record vitals, weight, inputs and outputs.
• Complete an in-house PCT training program.
• Demonstrate awareness of patient and personal safety.

Skills

Record vitals

Patient care support

PCT training

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM and PM

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 a.m. -3 p.m., 3 p.m.-11 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 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.