PCT - Patient Care Tech - Surgical Services
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Surgical Services performs basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision. This role assists operating room staff, including anesthesia providers, with technical aspects of patient care. The PCT monitors and controls the operating room environment, cleans and disinfects the surgical suite and equipment, and disposes of waste and soiled linen. They are responsible for transporting patients, equipment, instruments, specimens, and supplies. The role involves lifting and positioning patients according to practice standards, ensuring patient and personal safety. Additionally, the PCT assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living, reports findings or changes in patient condition to nursing staff, and documents necessary records. They perform technical patient care duties such as oxygen setup, pulse oximetry setup, specimen collection, and EKGs, and obtain/record vital signs, weight, and input/output. UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
- Assists the operating room staff including the anesthesia providers with certain technical aspects of patient care.
- Monitors and controls the operating room environment.
- Cleans and disinfects the surgical suite and/or reusable equipment and supplies.
- Disposes soiled linen and solid wastes.
- Cleans anesthetizing location.
- Cares for ancillary anesthesia equipment.
- Transports patients, equipment, instruments, specimens and supplies.
- Lifts and positions patients according to practice standards.
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.
- Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
- Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Documents necessary records.
- Performs certain technical patient care duties in the hospital as directed by the staff nurse such as oxygen setup, pulse oximetry setup, specimen collection and EKGs.
- Obtain and record vitals, weight, and inputs and outputs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
