PCT – Patient Care Technician – Gynecology Oncology Unit – PM Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

PCT

• Patient Care Technician
• Gynecology Oncology Unit
• PM UAB Medicine
• 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $15.50
• $19.

50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Loan forgiveness Qualifications CPR Certification Patient monitoring High school diploma or GED Entry level

Full Job Description 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 many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Shift Available :

UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shift available for this unit is:

Full-Time PM:

3 12-hour shifts per week

Job Highlights :

Being a patient care technician (PCT) at UAB Medicine is the perfect way to gain hands-on experience for those pursuing a career in health care or while you’re in nursing school. This direct patient care role assumes responsibility for certain technical aspects of inpatient care, as directed by the RN or LPN on the unit, and they work side by side with bedside nurses as part of a care team.

PCT responsibilities can include:

assisting patients with everyday needs (including bathing, restroom/bedpan assistance, etc.), monitoring vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, weight, input and output), performing EKGs, drawing blood and performing finger sticks, obtaining specimens for testing, helping nursing staff administer basic treatments, notifying nursing staff of any issues or concerns, keeping patient rooms clean and sanitized, ensuring that rooms have adequate patient care supplies, and providing appropriate emotional support. The Gynecology Oncology (GYNX) Unit is a 30-bed acute care unit providing care to patients admitted for gynecology oncology care, pelvic floor and urogynecologic disorders, reproductive endocrinology and infertility services, postpartum, and obstetric and hematology oncology off-service patients. UAB Women & Infants Services provides compassionate, comprehensive care for mothers and babies in our state-of-the-art Women & Infants Center , which is recognized as a Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA. In addition to being a Women’s Choice Award Best Hospital, UAB is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report , which in 2023 recognized our OB/GYN specialty as the No. 13 best of its kind in the country. 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. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient

• and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service.

When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research. 5-time Magnet-designated organization 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 , which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. 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. Qualifications High School diploma or GED required. Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty (30) days of date of employment required. CPR certified within 30 days of employment.

Primary Location :

UAB Hospital Job Category :

Women’s and Infants Services Organization :

709700000

Womens & Infants Services Employee Status :

Regular Shift :

Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts