Patient Care Tech I - 5 B - Vascular

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients and families with basic care, hygiene, and monitoring. This role requires compassion, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the healthcare team. Candidates with 12 college-level credit hours in relevant subjects are preferred. Training will be provided, including CPR and skills development. Flexible hours are required to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient and family with basic patient care and hygiene.
• Monitor patient conditions and ensure care is complete.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Compassion and caring

Excellent human interaction skills

Good organization skills

Problem-solving ability

Effective communication skills

Education

12 college level credit hours in relevant subjects

Job description

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Summary:
The primary function of the PCT is to assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. The PCT works as an essential part of the patient care team. As the member who spends most of their time in the presence of the patient, compassion, caring, and excellent human interaction skills are necessary along with excellent communication skills both to and from the patient and family, and to and from the rest of the healthcare team.

Other information:
12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Compositionwith a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater.(transcripts will be verified upon application) Healthcare experience preferred but not required Service industry experience preferred but not required Willingness to work flexible hours Good organization skills Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition Ability to problem solve Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare

This job will be authorized48.00 hours bi-weekly.

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