Patient Care Technician

About the role

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. The primary location for this position is Baptist Medical Center South.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care.
• The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN's, and Physicians in the patient care process.
• This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals' course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.
• BLS required.

Skills

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Schedule

• Job Type: Regular-Part time
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)