PCT - Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department - Multiple Shifts
UAB Medicine
Summary
Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
Job description
Position Overview
- Department: Emergency Department
- Schedule: Full-time Days - 7am-7pm
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East - Trussville, AL
What You Will Do
Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
- Assist doctors, nurses, and other medical staff in implementing each patient's plan of care in the Emergency Department by performing clinical procedures and other tasks within scope of practice.
- Assist with observation of patients gathering data and identifying patient care needs. Document patient information accurately in medical records.
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
- Collect specimens such as blood, urine, and stool samples for laboratory testing.
- Set up and operate medical equipment needed for patient care.
- Help with transportation of patients within the hospital.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the Emergency Department, adhering to infection control standards. Replenish supplies and ensure necessary equipment is readily available.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of technician education in a specific area and specialty e.g. EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, or PCT (patient care technician) preferred.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date required
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS accepted
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of technician education (EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, or PCT) preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
UAB Medicine is the academic medical center and healthcare system of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Alabama's largest healthcare provider and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As part of the UAB Health System, it operates multiple hospitals including UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, and The Kirklin Clinic, providing comprehensive medical services across primary care, specialty care, and advanced tertiary care. UAB Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research, medical education programs, and clinical innovation, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the United States for various specialties. The institution serves as a major referral center for complex medical cases throughout the Southeast region and plays a critical role in advancing medical science through its integration of clinical care, research, and education. With a strong commitment to community health and medical excellence, UAB Medicine provides advanced treatments in areas such as cancer care, cardiovascular services, neurology, transplantation, and trauma care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.