Physicians
An attending physician will supervise and coordinate your care alongside other providers who may include:
• Consulting physician – a physician with specialized knowledge who may see you at the request of your attending physician
• Fellow physician – a medical doctor pursuing indepth knowledge in a specialized area of medicine
• Resident physician – a medical doctor practicing under the direct or indirect supervision of an attending physician
• Medical student – a student training to become a physician who may observe your care or assist in limited ways
Radiology Technologists
Radiology techs perform diagnostic imaging examinations including X-ray, MRI, and CT scans.
Spiritual Health
• 205.934.4254 Our chaplain team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide emotional and spiritual support specific to your faith or spiritual tradition.
Eenvironmental Services( EVs)
The EVS team takes pride in keeping your room clean and tidy.
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Advanced Practice Providers( APPs)
These are licensed health care professionals who provide care under close supervision from a physician. Advanced practice providers include nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse midwives.
Nurses
UAB is the only hospital in the state that holds Magnet designation, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Your nurse will be the main contact in the coordination of your care and should be the first person you ask if you have a problem or question. The nurse manager and assistant nurse managers oversee day-to-day activities on the units and are available if you have any concerns, comments, or compliments about your care.
Patient Care Technicians( PCTs)
PCTs assist nurses and physicians in performing your daily care needs and maintaining your comfort and hygiene.
Unit Secretaries
Unit secretaries help coordinate the unit by answering phones, assisting in supply management, answering call lights, and organizing forms and charts.
Food Services
• 205.934. MEAL or 4-MEAL( 6325) Our Food and Nutrition Services team members deliver your meals.
Guest Services & Patient Transport
• * 55 or 205.934. CARE( 2273) Just dial * 55 or 205.934. CARE( 2273) to reach our Guest Services team, which is available to help with anything regarding your stay – from finding your way and getting around to art therapy and religious services. They can also connect you to Patient Transport and assist with getting you a wheelchair or to your next destination.
Other care team members may include pharmacists, registered dieticians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and laboratory personnel.
Pharmacy
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Rehabilitation Therapy
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Care Transitions
A case manager or medical social worker will work with you to coordinate your stay, assist in discharge planning, and help transition you from the hospital to home or to other care facilities.
Respiratory Therapist
These clinicians are specially trained in advanced airway management. They are involved in monitoring, evaluating, and providing treatment to patients with a wide range of heart and lung issues.
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Non-Clinical Staff
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