Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Company: Ascension
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: October 15, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

Position: Patient Care Tech

Department: 7 Main

Schedule: Full-Time Day (7a - 7p) 

Location: St Vincent's Birmingham

Sign on Bonus Eligible

 

Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for the people who are the foundation of our work to fulfill our mission: our associates. We offer a comprehensive benefit package inclusive of company paid Short Term, Long Term, Basic Life and Accidental Death. Our package also includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and generous PTO/Holiday accruals. Associates can also take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement or adoption assistance.

 

Why Join Ascension:

St. Vincent’s Health System, part of Ascension, is made up of St. Vincent’s Birmingham, St. Vincent’s Blount, St. Vincent’s East, St. Vincent’s St. Clair, St. Vincent's One Nineteen Health and Wellness, and the St. Vincent’s Ambulatory Healthcare Network, which includes a wide range of services, from family care to home health. Together, we provide a special brand of personalized, compassionate care that balances high touch with high tech, meeting the needs of people in more than 40 communities.

St. Vincent’s Birmingham Hospital:

St. Vincent’s Birmingham is located downtown, and it has over 400 beds and provides space for many physician offices.  We are currently in a large renovation project to create more patient rooms and waiting areas. St. Vincent’s provides care for many patients within the downtown area and surrounding communities.   Known for its Birth Suites and Ortho Sports service line, St. Vincent’s has a strong reputation in Birmingham as the hospital of choice for many services and the hospital is easy to get to from any location. 

St. Vincent’s Birmingham (Downtown)

• Largest faith-based, not for profit hospital in Birmingham.
• Currently renovating hospital rooms and waiting areas. 
• Expansion of our parking decks to accommodate patients and employees.
• Free parking for our associates.
• Several satellite parking lots available with free shuttle service to the hospital.
• Friendly family environment.
• “Where Babies are Born!”
• World renowned Andrews Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center.
• Downtown location appeals to those that love city life, just minutes from great restaurants, entertainment, historical sites and affordable housing.
• Skilled staff that care about the patients and each other.

What You Will Do:

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.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension St. Vincent's has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. We employ over 4,800 associates across five hospitals in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more. Ascension St. Vincent’s is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for all, including our associates. We offer a place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to explore a career with Ascension St. Vincent's today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension St. Vincent Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

 

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