PCT – Patient Care Technician – Medical Patient Intervention Unit – AM Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

PCT

• Patient Care Technician
• Medical Patient Intervention Unit
• AM UAB Medicine
• 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details $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 High school diploma or GED Acute care 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.

Unit Details :

The Medical Patient Intervention Unit (MPIU) will be a new 14-bed acute care hospitalist unit scheduled to open later this year at the UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine. This new unit will provide care for patients suffering from a psychiatric disorder with a concurrent medical condition that requires additional treatment. Nurses will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to care for: psychiatric patients with varying medical conditions, including uncontrolled diabetes, heart failure, and acute kidney injury; patients suffering from the effects of coexisting severe mental illnesses, including acute psychosis or encephalopathy and toxic ingestions; and, patients with degenerative diseases like Huntington’s disease or a traumatic brain injury. 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. 6-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.

Primary Location :

UAB Hospital Job Category :

Medical Service Organization :

705700000

Medical Nursing Employee Status :

Regular Shift :

3-12 Hour Shifts/AM