Patient Care Technician- PCT- Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision in the 3 Main, Med Surg department at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. This is a full-time night position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The technician assists patients with ambulation, personal care, and activities of daily living; reports changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff; documents necessary records; and helps keep patient rooms orderly and medical equipment maintained. Under direction of the staff nurse, the technician also performs designated technical care duties, including oxygen setup, Foley catheter care, pulse oximetry setup, specimen collection, and EKGs. Additional duties may be assigned. UAB St. Vincent’s is part of UAB Medicine and serves Alabama through hospitals and clinics. The organization emphasizes compassionate, personalized care, teamwork, service, and respect.
Requirements
- BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
- High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
- Assist patients with ambulation, including to a recliner, bathroom, or hallway, and assist dismissed patients in getting safely to their vehicles.
- Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
- Report findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Document necessary records.
- Keep patient rooms clean and orderly and maintain medical equipment.
- Perform technical patient care duties as directed by the staff nurse, including oxygen setup, Foley catheter care, pulse oximetry setup, specimen collection, and EKGs.
- Obtain and record vital signs, weight, and patient inputs and outputs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible positions may include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
