PCT - Patient Care Technician - Surgical Services - Days at UAB St. Vincent's

Clanton, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Clinical Support, Operating Room Assistance, Anesthesia Support, Environmental Control, Disinfection, Equipment Cleaning, Waste Disposal, Patient Transport, Patient Lifting, Patient Safety, Personal Care Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, EKG Setup, Specimen Collection, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Overview Department: Surgery Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Chilton County Benefits for eligible positions only include: Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and More 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 asoxygen 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. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. About UAB St. Vincent’s 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.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician will perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision, including assisting operating room staff with technical aspects and monitoring the operating room environment. Responsibilities also involve cleaning, disinfecting surgical suites and equipment, disposing of waste, and transporting patients and supplies.