Patient Care Technician- PCT- Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides basic clinical and non-clinical patient care under the supervision of nursing staff in the 3 South, Medical-Surgical department at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. The position is full-time nights, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The technician supports patients with mobility, personal care, and activities of daily living; observes and reports changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions; and documents care and findings. Duties also include maintaining clean and orderly patient rooms and medical equipment, obtaining and recording vital signs, weights, and intake and output, and performing certain technical tasks as directed by the staff nurse, including oxygen setup, Foley catheter care, pulse oximetry setup, specimen collection, and EKGs. Eligible positions offer benefits that include paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits are limited to eligible positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
- BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
- Assist patients with ambulation, including transfers to a recliner and walking to the bathroom or down the hall.
- Help dismissed patients safely reach 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 intake and output.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- 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
