Patient Care Technician I - Per Diem, Various 12 Hour Shifts, IMCU, Chilton Medical Center

Chilton Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct patient support in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This per diem position offers various 12-hour shifts and involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility and transfers, and performing clinical tasks under the supervision of nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, and dressing
• Obtain and record vital signs, weights, and heights
• Assist patients with mobility, ambulation, transfers, discharges, and range of motion activities
• Perform postmortem care
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and blood glucose monitoring
• Observe and report changes in patients' condition to the RN
• Maintain phlebotomy equipment and inventory
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
• Prior acute care experience strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Patient and compassionate nature
• Ability to work as part of a team alongside physicians and nurses
• Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems

Schedule

• Per diem position
• Various 12-hour shifts