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PCT - Patient Care Tech - Surgical Services

UAB St. Vincent's·Birmingham, Alabama

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 hours ago
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About the role

The Patient Care Tech performs clinical and non-clinical patient care activities, including assisting surgical staff and monitoring the operating room environment. They are also responsible for cleaning surgical suites, transporting patients and equipment, and documenting patient vitals.

Position Overview Department

  • Endoscopy
  • GI
  • Lab
  • Schedule:
  • Full
  • Time
  • Days,
  • Monday -
  • Friday 6am -2pm
  • Work
  • Location: UAB St.
  • Vincent's
  • Birmingham
  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, or have at least one year of relevant job-specific experience. A BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within 30 days of hire.

  • high school
  • Documentation
  • Patient care
  • Clinical support
  • Patient transport
  • Safety awareness
  • Specimen collection
  • Vitals monitoring
  • EKG performance
  • Oxygen setup
  • Surgical suite cleaning
  • Pulse oximetry setup
  • Anesthesia equipment care

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Associate assistance program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Jul 28, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

UAB St. Vincent's

As a nationally ranked academic medical center and one of Alabama’s largest employers, UAB Medicine is about teamwork, support, mentorship, and collaboration. Employees are empowered to lead, learn, and innovate as they deliver world-class care to every patient, every family,...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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