PCT - Patient Care Tech - Surgical Services

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech in Ortho Sports Surgery performs basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision and assists operating room staff, including anesthesia providers, with certain technical aspects of patient care. The role monitors and controls the operating room environment; cleans and disinfects the surgical suite, reusable equipment, supplies, and anesthetizing locations; cares for ancillary anesthesia equipment; and disposes of soiled linen and solid waste. The position transports patients, equipment, instruments, specimens, and supplies; lifts and positions patients according to practice standards; and supports patient safety. It also assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living, reports changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff, documents necessary records, and performs directed technical duties such as oxygen and pulse oximetry setup, specimen collection, and EKGs. The tech obtains and records vital signs, weight, and intake and output, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time evening position, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Requirements

BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
Assist operating room staff, including anesthesia providers, with technical aspects of patient care.
Monitor and control the operating room environment.
Clean and disinfect the surgical suite, reusable equipment and supplies, and anesthetizing locations.
Dispose of soiled linen and solid waste.
Care for ancillary anesthesia equipment.
Transport patients, equipment, instruments, specimens, and supplies.
Lift and position patients according to practice standards.
Demonstrate awareness of patient and personal safety.
Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
Report findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Document necessary records.
Perform technical patient care duties as directed by the staff nurse, including oxygen setup, pulse oximetry setup, specimen collection, and EKGs.
Obtain and record vital signs, weight, and intake and output.
Perform other duties as assigned.