Patient Care Tech I - Coronary Care Unit

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene in the Coronary Care Unit. You will be the primary presence with patients, requiring compassion and strong interpersonal skills.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and proactive communication with patients, families, and the health care team. Prior healthcare experience is preferred but not required, with opportunities for skill development and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and excellent human interaction.
• Good verbal and written communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Willingness to learn and apply new healthcare skills.
• Flexible hours and reliable attendance are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient and family with basic care, monitoring, hygiene.
• Support care team and spend most time with the patient.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, and healthcare team.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

12 college credit hours

English Composition GPA 2.0+

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

Department: Coronary Care Unit

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 0630-1900

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.