Telemetry Patient Care Tech (PRN Days, 12-Hour Shifts)

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

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a PRN Telemetry Unit Patient Care Assistant to join the team on 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, assisting with patient care under supervision and coordinating with nursing staff.

The role emphasizes ambulation support, daily living activities, vital sign checks, and maintaining clean patient rooms while documenting observations and ensuring safety. A high school diploma or equivalent and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire.
• High School diploma or 1 year of related experience.
• First Aid/CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation and personal care as directed.
• Report changes in condition to nursing staff and document records.
• Maintain patient rooms and care equipment in clean, orderly condition.
• Perform technical duties such as oxygen setup, EKGs, and specimen collection as directed.
• Record vitals, weights, and inputs/outputs.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Ambulation support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of related experience

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a PRN Telemetry Unit Patient Care Assistant to join the team on 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, assisting with patient care under supervision and coordinating with nursing staff.

The role emphasizes ambulation support, daily living activities, vital sign checks, and maintaining clean patient rooms while documenting observations and ensuring safety. A high school diploma or equivalent and BLS are required.