PATIENT CARE TECH FOR NURSING STUDENTS

Recruiting.com LLC; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician responsible for performing patient care activities and assisting licensed nursing personnel. This safety-sensitive position requires skills in communication and patient care practices, with day or night shifts available. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience as a nurse aide is preferred. The role involves possible overtime and call-backs, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Skills in oral and written grammar and communication.
• Ability to perform support activities in patient care.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures from on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care activities and assist nursing personnel.
• Work under supervision of the Patient Care Manager.
• May require overtime and call-back as per facility needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic mathematics

Patient care technician practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Vo-Tech program or RN/LPN program

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education
  • Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Ability to perform support activities in patient care as acquired through completion of an approved Vo-Tech program and certified as a Nurse Aide through the Office of Long Term Care or after completion of a minimum of one semester of an RN/LPN program with a nursing skills checklist completed by their nursing instructor. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an approved program to utilize the RN/LPN Nursing Student Skills Checklist. A year of PCT experience within the acute care setting will be considered in lieu of formal training.
• Experience
  • Knowledge of patient care technician practices and related patient care activities and hospital policies and procedures as acquired through on-the-job training. Knowledge of basic non-technical skills as acquired through on-the-job training.
• Physical
  • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
  • Normal hospital environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing within normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.

JOB SUMMARY

For the 2 North, 2 Main, 3 North, and 3 East areas - Day or Night shifts available. Responsible for performing assigned patient care activities and assisting licensed nursing personnel. Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee, responsible for assigned areas on 1 shift. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by facility.