Patient Care Tech I - Intensive Care

Baptist Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR seeks a Patient Care Tech I for Intensive Care. The role supports patients and families with basic care, monitoring and hygiene as part of the care team. Strong communication and compassionate interaction are essential for patient well-being and teamwork.

The position is full time, day shift, with education provided including CPR and hospitality in healthcare to develop skills in a fast-paced ICU setting.

Qualifications

• 12 college level credit hours including English Composition with a C or higher and GPA 2.0+ ( transcripts verified )
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Service industry experience preferred but not required
• Education provided: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, Hospitality in Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Assist patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene
• Serve as a visible member of the patient care team
• Demonstrate compassion, caring and strong human interaction; communicate effectively with patient, family and team
• Engage proactively to anticipate patient needs and support wellness and cognition

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Organization

Proactive problem solving

Education

College credit hours in English Composition

Job description

Patient Care Tech I - Intensive Care

Intensive Care | Job ID: 65296

BH-Extended Care

Nursing Support

Full Time

Job Details

Department: Intensive Care

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.

Other information:

1. 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)
2. Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
3. Service industry experience preferred but not required.
4. Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare
5. 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 authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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