PATIENT CARE TECH - HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY - WYNNE

St. Bernards Healthcare; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Wynne, AR seeks a patient care assistant to perform assigned patient care activities and support licensed nursing personnel. Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager, the role covers duties on one shift with overtime and call-back as required by the facility.

This is a safety sensitive role in a hospital environment with exposure to hazards and physical demands. Qualified applicants include CNAs, those with CNA training, or those with RN/LPN coursework

Qualifications

• Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics.
• Eligibility options include CNA license or CNA training completion.
• RN/LPN program with skills checklist or 1 year of PCT experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care activities and assist licensed nursing personnel.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager on one shift.
• Overtime and call-back may be required by the facility.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral grammar

Written grammar

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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 acquired through either: 1) licensed as a CNA through the Office of Long Term Care (current or previous), 2) completion of a state approved CNA training program 3) completion of a minimum of one semester of an RN/LPN program with a nursing skills checklist completed by the nursing instructor (for those currently enrolled in an approved nursing program) or 4) one year of PCT experience within an acute care setting.

Experience

• CNA license or 2 year's experience as PCT required.

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

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.