PCT - Patient Care Technician - Palliative Care & Comfort Unit - PM | University of Alabama, Birmingham Job at University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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  • University of Alabama, Birmingham
  • Birmingham, AL

Job Description

PCT - Patient Care Technician - Palliative Care & Comfort Unit - PM -( UAB001B4)

Description

Compensation : Pay Range: $15.50 - $17.50 / 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 many benefits 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 Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 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.

- U.S. News & World Report 's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama - America's 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:

General Responsibilities 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. Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs certain technical patient care duties in the hospital as directed by the staff nurse such as oral suctioning, oxygen setup, trach care, Foley catheter care, venipuncture, pulse oximetry setup, ostomy care, specimen collection and EKGs.

2. Obtains and records vitals, weight, inputs and outputs.

3. Orients patients to environment upon admission.

4. Assists patients with activities of daily living.

5. Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements High School diploma or GED required. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Primary Location

: UAB Hospital

Job Category

: Nursing Careers-Nursing Support

Organization

: 706150000 Neurosurgery-Hospital

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift : Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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