PATIENT CARE TECH | 4-ICU (NIGHTS)

About the Role

As a Patient Care Tech at UAB Medical West, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients. Under the supervision of the RN or LPN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs various duties to support the treatment and care of patients according to established methods and procedures. The PCT takes and records vital signs, assists with personal hygiene, changes bed linens, and completes other tasks as assigned to promote the basic comfort and personal care of the patient. Your attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure will be essential in ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with daily patient care activities
• Monitor and record vital signs
• Absorb and provide emotional support to patients and their families
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment

Skills

• Use strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with patients and their families
• Show attention to detail and ability to multitask to ensure patients receive the best possible care
• Use physical strength and stamina to lift and move patients as needed
• Work well under pressure and adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced environment
• Document patient care activities and maintain patient confidentiality using proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)