Patient Care Tech, 4 North-Medical Surgical

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Conway, Arkansas, is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide support services necessary to ensure continuity of care. Responsibilities include assisting patients with hygiene, nutrition, and comfort while performing clinical and administrative tasks as directed. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and clinical experience or CNA training is preferred. This position is categorized as a safety sensitive role requiring adherence to health care standards.

Qualifications

• Basic keyboarding skills preferred.
• Clinical experience or CNA preferred.
• Successful completion of American Heart Association Basic Life Support training.
• Orientation on Point of Care Testing Equipment required.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention/SAFE training must be completed in 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and comfort.
• Perform delegated support functions and patient care duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent or higher education

Job description

Overview

The Patient Care Tech will assume responsibility and accountability for providing support services to ensure continuity of care and help to meet the department goals as directed by the health care team. The Patient Care Tech will perform patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They will assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, use of equipment and other clinical and administrative tasks which are delegated and assigned. The Patient Care Tech will perform delegated support functions and patient care duties that are within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. The Patient Care Tech will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This position is designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to Patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher education
• Basic keyboarding skills, preferred
• Clinical experience or CNA preferred
• Prior to independence from preceptor successful completion of:
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, training included
• Point of Care Testing Equipment Orientation
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention/SAFE in 90 days