Patient Care Tech I - Emergency Room

Baptist Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in North Little Rock is seeking a Patient Care Tech I for the Emergency Room. The role supports patients and families with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene while collaborating with the care team to ensure complete, compassionate service.

The position is day shift, 0630-1900, full-time, emphasizing strong communication, organization, and the ability to learn new healthcare skills. CPR training is provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

• 12 college level credit hours including English Composition with a C or higher; GPA 2.0 or greater.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required; CPR training provided on education
• Hospital service environment experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist patient and family with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Contribute to the patient care team and ensure care is complete.
• Maintain safety and demonstrate compassion with excellent communication.

Skills

Flexible hours

Organization skills

Communication skills

Healthcare related skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Proactive service

Education

12 college credits incl English Comp

Job description

Patient Care Tech I - Emergency Room

Job ID: 56317

BHMC- North Little Rock

Nursing Support

Full Time

Job Details

Department: Emergency Room

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 0630-1900

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. This PCT is a safety champion for the unit.

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
Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare. Must complete and pass module 1.Knowledge Skills and Abilities Needed: 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.

This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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