Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Mountain Brook, Alabama
Provides high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe care environment. Collects and records patient data, including vital signs and glucose levels, while reporting findings to nursing staff.
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
Prefers 0-2 years of acute care experience or current enrollment in a nursing program. Requires BCLS certification within 90 days of hire, with CNA or CPCT certifications preferred.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.