Patient Care Tech I - 6B-Telemetry

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist patients with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene. The PCT will be a vital member of the patient care team, requiring compassion, excellent communication with patients and families, and collaboration with healthcare staff.

The role emphasizes staying with patients to ensure comprehensive care and effective interaction with the care team, families, and patients during night shifts.

Qualifications

• 12 college credit hours including English Composition with a C or higher and overall GPA 2.0+.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn healthcare-related skills and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Spend most time with patient to ensure care and comfort.
• Communicate clearly with patient, family, and healthcare team.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Organization

Education

12 college credits incl. English Composition

Job description

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.

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Job Details

Shift: Night

Working Hours: 1830 - 0700

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 Composition with 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 authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.