Patient Care Technician - PCT

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $1,000
• Department: 5 WEST
• Schedule: 3-12 hour shifts 7:00am - 7:00pm
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham
• Location: Birmingham, AL
  5 West, Cardiac Step-Down is a private 24 bed unit that specializes in cardiac care for patients who have had open heart surgery. The step-down unit treats chest pain patients, patients that have had heart caths, patients requiring cardiac drips and any other kind of patient that needs closer step-down care.

REQUIREMENTS

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.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.