Patient Care Tech I - Emergency Room

Baptist Health Arkansas; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas in North Little Rock is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients and families with basic care, monitoring, hygiene, and to support a complete care plan. As part of the patient care team, you'll bring compassion, strong communication, and teamwork to every shift.

Candidates should have at least 12 college-level credits including English Composition, a GPA of 2.0, and a willingness to learn new health-care skills.

Qualifications

• 12 college-level credit hours with English Composition grade C or higher
• GPA 2.0 or greater
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Good organization skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills
• Ability to collaborate with the health care team consistently

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete
• Spend the most time in the presence of the patient as part of the care team, showing compassion and excellent human interaction
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the health care team
• Provide education and support as part of hospital hospitality in healthcare

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

12 college credit hours

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.

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 authorized7.20 hours bi-weekly.

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