PCT – Patient Care Technician – Palliative Comfort Care Unit – AM Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

PCT

• Patient Care Technician
• Palliative Comfort Care Unit
• AM UAB Medicine
• 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details $15.50
• $19.

50 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Loan forgiveness Qualifications CPR Certification Blood sampling Catheter care High school diploma or GED Foley catheter 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. 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. 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 . 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 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 :

Nursing Careers-Nursing Support Organization :

705700000

Medical Nursing Employee Status :

Regular Shift :

3-12 Hour Shifts/AM