Baptist Health·Prattville, Alabama
The Patient Care Technician serves as a supportive member of the care team, assisting RNs, LPNs, and Physicians with routine and non-complex patient care. Responsibilities include supporting the patient care process and performing additional duties within the scope of 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. Highlights: Summary: 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. Education/Experience: 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. License/Certification: BLS required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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. Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Cardiology Patient Care Technician 7a-7p Patient Care Technician Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
A high school diploma is required, while completion of a CNA program, HOSA, or nursing fundamentals is preferred. BLS certification is mandatory, and candidates should have knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety principles.
Market context
Support-services roles in Alabama are often tied to assisted living and other care settings, where demand is shaped by staffing needs for daily resident support. These jobs can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with experience supporting elderly or disabled individuals and familiarity with the assisted living industry. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to highlight any direct care, customer service, or facility support experience.
