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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Patient Care Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have 0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or be currently enrolled in a Nursing program; this qualification is preferred.
  • Have basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Have Certified Nursing Assistant certification or Certified Patient Care Technician certification; either is preferred.
  • Follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Assist nursing staff by delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
  • Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake and output, and calorie counts, and report findings to the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed vocational nurse.
  • Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
  • Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
  • Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks; document and report results to the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed vocational nurse.
  • Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, following infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management reporting, and comply with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
  • Maintain continuous visual observation of a patient when required and remain with them until relieved by appropriate personnel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have 0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or be currently enrolled in a Nursing program.
  • Hold Certified Nursing Assistant certification or Certified Patient Care Technician certification.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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