PCT - Patient Care Technician - Cardio-Hospitalist (HSP3) - PM (768)
PCT - Patient Care Technician - Cardio-Hospitalist (HSP3) - PM (768)
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Job Description
Compensation:
Pay Range: $15.50- $19.50 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance wellness initiatives generous paid time off paid parental leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer plus more. In addition to our manybenefits and perks UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamas largest single-site employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- 6-time Magnet-designated organization
- U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
- Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Comprehensive Transplant Institute Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care innovation and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career fast-track your development or diversify your skills UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patient with everyday needs including bathing restroom/bedpan assistance etc.
- To assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN/LPN for the hospital
- Monitor vital signs (temperature pulse blood pressure respirations weights input and outputs)
- ObtainEKGs
- Draw blood and perform finger sticks
- Obtain fluid samples or other specimens for testing
- Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
- Notify nursing staff of any issues or concerns
- Keep patient rooms clean and sanitized
- Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies
- Assist patients with particular issues or needs
- Provide appropriate emotional support
- Committed to health care standards
- Demonstrate an awareness of patient and personal safety
- Empathetic and approachable
- Work as a part of the health care team
- Successful completion of PCT orientation
- CPR certified within 30 days of employment
High School diploma or GED required. Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty (30) days of date of employment required.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
