What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCT - Patient Care Technician - General Stroke Rehab - Multiple Shifts position at UAB Health System?
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.
Multiple Shifts Available:
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance . The shifts available for this unit are:
- Full-time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
- Full-time PM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
Unit Details:
UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center is opening an 11-story, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital in spring 2025. The new hospital will include 78 rehabilitation beds and the latest technology - all designed to promote functional activity at every turn. Join our nationally ranked rehabilitation hospital team and help shape the future of health care in Alabama and beyond. Rehabilitation nursing offers a unique opportunity to help restore patients' lives after injury at our now six-time Magnet-designated organization . They integrate best practices and leading-edge technology into their care plans while collaborating as part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team who provides comprehensive, evidence-based care. We support professional clinical development by empowering and challenging our nurses through mentorship and other growth opportunities. Also, UAB Medicine covers the cost of obtaining certain professional nursing certifications and provides an annual nursing certification recognition payment. UAB Rehabilitation Services is ranked among the top 20 hospitals for rehabilitation nationally byU.S. News & World Reportand is home to nationally designated SCI and TBI Model Systems.
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.
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: Rehabilitation Services
Organization: 708350000 Rehab Nursing Services
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts
Salary : $16 - $20
