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JOB SUMMARY The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists with patient care under the direction of and RN, MD, PA or NP. All patient care team members act to meet patient needs and learn new skills to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, other staff, and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to age specific needs and cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.
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Accurately measures, records, and reports vital signs, including temperature, oxygen saturation, and other assigned patient data.
Performs 12-lead EKGs and promptly hand-delivers results to the RN or provider.
Performs phlebotomy/laboratory specimen collection in accordance with Nursing Department competency requirements.
Under nursing supervision assists applying bedside and portable cardiac monitors.
Ensures oxygen tanks are full and ready prior to patient transport.
Applies ice packs and orthopedic soft goods as directed.
Cleans and disinfects patient care equipment, including gurneys and portable monitors; red tags, and removes malfunctioning equipment for repair.
Supports unit operations by answering phones, relaying messages, and communicating with the appropriate members of the care team. |
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General Patient Care Duties:
Prepares patients for procedures, assisting with changing into gowns as needed.
Assists with the management and documentation of patient belongings, including transport of valuables to Security or Pharmacy per departmental procedures.
Provides or assists with personal hygiene and basic patient care needs.
Facilitates safe and timely patient transport throughout the perioperative continuum, including transport to preoperative areas, inpatient units, and discharge locations to support patient flow.
Transfers patients using proper body mechanics, safe patient handling techniques, and unit equipment.
Supports unit readiness by stocking bedside carts, and other patient care supplies as needed.
Assists with unit readiness in Pacu and preop bay turnovers and supply management ensure stocking of supplies and equipment organization. |
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Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows all unit, department, and Medical Center policies, procedures and work rules.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patients and/or staff. Complies with HIPAA regulations.
Follows House and Telephone Standards as established by Medical Center.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable Medical Center and unit specific infection control, health and safety policies and procedures.
Completes annual safety and violence in the workplace training.
Supports the mission, philosophy and goals of the Medical Center.
Supports the development of unit/team goals and actively participates in unit staff meetings, inservices, and educational programs as required.
Contributes to and actively participates in the quality assurance and quality improvement process.
Maintains a clean, safe and functional work environment.
Starts work at scheduled time and completes work on time.
Follows guidelines on use of sick leave and other paid time off.
Complies with dress code, including photo identification.
Provides unsolicited assistance to team members.
Uses appropriate chain of command when applicable, e.g., problem solving, seeking information.
Performs other duties as assigned |
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LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS Service Excellence
Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency. Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards. Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures. Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets.
Work Environment
Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture. Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility. Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows. Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments. Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties listed in this section are not essential or intrinsic to the job but are performed at times. Included in this section should be a general statement such as. "Perform other duties as assigned." This phrase allows the supervisor to assign sporadic or one-time tasks as needed. Please list:
POPULATIONS SERVED
Employees who routinely provide direct patient care require a statement concerning Populations Served Competencies. Typically, a statement such as "Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient's age." is sufficient. Select from the following patient age categories. Infant Child Adolescent Adult Geriatric
MEDICATION ACCESS AND STORAGE
The "Medication and Auxiliary Staff Competency" must be successfully completed for Level I, Level II or Level III staff PRIOR to performing duties requiring medication access (including access, transport, and/or stocking activities OR access to medication storage areas for cleaning).
LEVEL 1: Access Med Storage Areas for Cleaning |
LEVEL 2: Access & Transport |
LEVEL 3: Access, Transport & Stocking |
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Drivers |
Anesthesia Technicians |
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Patient Support Assistants (PSAs) |
Hospital Assistants (depending on specific duties; ask HR if unsure) |
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Hospital Unit Service Coordinators |
Material Services Personnel |
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Volunteers |
Medical Assistants |
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Nuclear Medicine Technologists |
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Ophthalmology Technician |
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Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) |
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Pharmacy Storekeepers |
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Radiology Technologists (all modalities, Ultrasound, Mammo, etc.) |
Instructions: After employee successfully completes the level-appropriate competency, please check the corresponding box below. Obtain the employee's and manager's signatures to attest that the competency was completed and send the signed job description to HR for the employee's personnel file. _____ Level 1 As a part of his/her daily activities, employees may have access to medication storage areas for cleaning only. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 1. _____ Level 2: As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access and transport medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 2 _____ Level 3: As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access, transport and stock medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 3.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html |
University of California - San Francisco
38.27 - 47.99
paid time off, sick time
Aug 28, 2026