What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCT - Patient Care Technician - Unit for Neuroscience Nursing - PM position at UAB Medicine?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour
The Unit for Neuroscience Nursing is a 20-bed acute care unit that provides comprehensive treatment plans and advanced post-surgical care for patients with neurological and spine disorders like epilepsy and glioblastomas. This unit also treats Neuro patients undergoing ketamine infusion therapy and those who have an externalized shunt or lumbar drain. Nurses on this unit have a unique opportunity to participate in a team nursing care model that partners each nurse with one patient care technician (PCT), which allows nurses to practice at the top of their scope and provide the highest quality of care and overall patient experience. UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally by U.S. News & World Report, which also has ranked UAB’s program as No. 1 in Alabama. UAB is also Alabama’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center , so as soon as patients arrive, we are prepared to deliver the latest stroke treatment. Additionally, UAB has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery, demonstrating UAB Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
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.
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
Neuroscience Services
Organization
706150000 Neurosurgery-Hospital
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.
The Unit for Neuroscience Nursing is a 20-bed acute care unit that provides comprehensive treatment plans and advanced post-surgical care for patients with neurological and spine disorders like epilepsy and glioblastomas. This unit also treats Neuro patients undergoing ketamine infusion therapy and those who have an externalized shunt or lumbar drain. Nurses on this unit have a unique opportunity to participate in a team nursing care model that partners each nurse with one patient care technician (PCT), which allows nurses to practice at the top of their scope and provide the highest quality of care and overall patient experience. UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally by U.S. News & World Report, which also has ranked UAB’s program as No. 1 in Alabama. UAB is also Alabama’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center , so as soon as patients arrive, we are prepared to deliver the latest stroke treatment. Additionally, UAB has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery, demonstrating UAB Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
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.
- 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
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
Neuroscience Services
Organization
706150000 Neurosurgery-Hospital
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
3-12 Hour Shifts/AM
Salary : $16 - $20
