PCT - Patient Care Tech - Surgical Services

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

This Patient Care Tech position is in Same Day Services and primarily supports patients during the preoperative and postoperative phases of care. Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery and assisting with postoperative care, as well as performing basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision. The role assists operating room staff, including anesthesia providers, with technical aspects of patient care and helps maintain the operating room environment and equipment.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 0445 to 1315, with no weekends and no call. A high school diploma or equivalent, or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience, is required. BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association and American Red Cross certifications are accepted. Previous patient care experience is preferred.

UAB St. Vincent’s is part of UAB Medicine and serves patients across Alabama through five hospitals and numerous clinics. The organization describes its care as rooted in compassion, service, and respect, and reports a collaborative workforce of more than 4,800 employees.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist operating room staff, including anesthesia providers, with certain technical aspects of patient care.
• Monitor and control the operating room environment.
• Clean and disinfect the surgical suite and reusable equipment and supplies.
• Dispose of soiled linen and solid waste.
• Clean the anesthetizing location and 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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for eligible positions).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible positions).
• Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED