PCT - Patient Care Tech - Surgical Services
UAB Medicine
Summary
Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
Job description
Position Overview
- Department: Main OR
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 1100-1930, rotating call, holiday call
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
What You Will Do
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.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Requirements
- BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (obtained within 30 days of hire)
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
UAB Medicine is the academic medical center and healthcare system of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Alabama's largest healthcare provider and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As part of the UAB Health System, it operates multiple hospitals including UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, and The Kirklin Clinic, providing comprehensive medical services across primary care, specialty care, and advanced tertiary care. UAB Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research, medical education programs, and clinical innovation, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the United States for various specialties. The institution serves as a major referral center for complex medical cases throughout the Southeast region and plays a critical role in advancing medical science through its integration of clinical care, research, and education. With a strong commitment to community health and medical excellence, UAB Medicine provides advanced treatments in areas such as cancer care, cardiovascular services, neurology, transplantation, and trauma care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.