Patient Care Tech I - Intensive Care

Veterans in Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans in Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Tech I for the Intensive Care unit in Little Rock, AR. The role supports patients with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene, spending significant time with patients to provide compassionate care and clear communication with families and the healthcare team.

The position is full-time during day shifts (0630–1900). Education opportunities include CPR and additional training; healthcare or service industry experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Service industry experience preferred but not required.
• CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare education provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care and daily living activities.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to needs.
• Maintain hygiene and comfort for patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Education

12 college credits incl. English Composition with C or higher and GPA 2.0+

Job description

Patient Care Tech I - 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

• 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
• 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.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.