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Healthcare, Hospitals & Clinics
Patient Care Technician Surgical/Oncology Full Time Days
Birmingham, ALOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available
Required skills
- Patient Care Technician
- Surgical
- Oncology
- Days
- Basic Life Support
- BCLS
- Infection Control
- PPE
- Patient Safety
- Team Collaboration
Nice to have
- CNA
- CPCT
- Acute care setting
- Nursing program
Role summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.
Essential Functions
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.
Essential Functions
- Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
- Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
- Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
- Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
- Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
- Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
- May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
- Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred
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