PCT - Patient Care Tech - Surgical Services
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech works in Main OR at UAB St. Vincent's East, 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 a clean and controlled operating room environment. The position also supports patients with mobility, personal care, and activities of daily living, while monitoring and reporting patient conditions and documenting necessary records. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating call and holiday call. Eligible positions may include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Requirements
- BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
- High school diploma equivalency or 1 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 certain technical aspects of patient care.
- Monitor and control the operating room environment.
- Clean and disinfect the surgical suite and/or reusable equipment and supplies; dispose of soiled linen and solid wastes.
- 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 while maintaining 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 and 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 inputs and outputs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (eligible positions only).
- Paid parental leave (eligible positions only).
- Associate Assistance Program (eligible positions only).
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (eligible positions only).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
