PCT - Patient Care Technician - Gynecology Oncology Unit - AM | University of Alabama, Birmingham Job at University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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  • University of Alabama, Birmingham
  • Birmingham, AL

Job Description

PCT - Patient Care Technician - Gynecology Oncology Unit - AM -( UAB00179)

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 , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally. Shift Available :
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shift available for this unit is:
-Full-Time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week Job Highlights :
Being a patient care technician (PCT) at UAB Medicine is the perfect way to gain hands-on experience for those pursuing a career in health care or while you're in nursing school. This direct patient care role assumes responsibility for certain technical aspects of inpatient care, as directed by the RN or LPN on the unit, and they work side by side with bedside nurses as part of a care team. PCT responsibilities can include: assisting patients with everyday needs (including bathing, restroom/bedpan assistance, etc.), monitoring vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, weight, input and output), performing EKGs, drawing blood and performing finger sticks, obtaining specimens for testing, helping nursing staff administer basic treatments, notifying nursing staff of any issues or concerns, keeping patient rooms clean and sanitized, ensuring that rooms have adequate patient care supplies, and providing appropriate emotional support.

The Gynecology Oncology (GYNX) Unit is a 30-bed acute care unit providing care to patients admitted for gynecology oncology care, pelvic floor and urogynecologic disorders, reproductive endocrinology and infertility services, postpartum, and obstetric and hematology oncology off-service patients. provides compassionate, comprehensive care for mothers and babies in our state-of-the-art , which is recognized as a Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA. In addition to being a Women's Choice Award Best Hospital, UAB is consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report , which in 2023 recognized our OB/GYN specialty as the No. 13 best of its kind in the country.
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UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in , 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 committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- 5-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.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty (30) days of date of employment required. CPR certified within 30 days of employment.

Primary Location

: UAB Hospital

Job Category

: Women's and Infants Services

Organization

: 709700000 Womens & Infants Services

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift : 3-12 Hour Shifts/AM

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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