PCT - Patient Care Technician - Unit for Neuroscience Nursing (UNSN) - PM (751)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and ensure patient safety. The role involves obtaining and recording vitals, weight, inputs and outputs, and participating in an in-house PCT training program. You will work closely with RNs/LPNs in a hospital setting.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification within 30 days of employment. Pay ranges from $15.50 to $19.50 per hour, with benefits for eligible staff and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour

Schedules: 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