What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCT - Patient Care Technician - Cardio-Hospitalist (HSP3) - AM (744) position at UAB Medicine?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour
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.
Responsibilities:
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
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.
- 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
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.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patient with everyday needs, including bathing, restroom/bedpan assistance, etc.
- To assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN/LPN for the hospital
- Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weights, input and outputs)
- Obtain EKGs
- Draw blood and perform finger sticks
- Obtain fluid samples or other specimens for testing
- Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
- Notify nursing staff of any issues or concerns
- Keep patient rooms clean and sanitized
- Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies
- Assist patients with particular issues or needs
- Provide appropriate emotional support
- Committed to health care standards
- Demonstrate an awareness of patient and personal safety
- Empathetic and approachable
- Work as a part of the health care team
- Successful completion of PCT orientation
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
Salary : $16 - $20
