PCT - Patient Care Technician - Acute Care Medicine - PM

Birmingham - UK

Hourly Salary: $ 15 - 19

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

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 Medicin...