PCT - Patient Care Technician - Acute Care Medicine - PM
PCT - Patient Care Technician - Acute Care Medicine - PM
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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 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)
Obtain EKGs
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
