Patient Care Tech I - Intensive Care

Baptist Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR training

Skills training

Crucial Conversations

Hospitality in Healthcare

Job summary

Baptist Health in North Little Rock, AR seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene during day shifts. You will be a visible member of the care team, delivering compassionate service and clear communication to patients and families, while collaborating closely with nurses and physicians.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate charting, and teamwork, with opportunities for CPR and hospitality in healthcare education as part of ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient with basic care, monitoring and hygiene.
• Provide compassionate interaction and communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure complete care.
• Maintain organization and proactively anticipate patient needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

12 college credits incl. English Composition

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.

Job Details

Department: Intensive Care
Shift: Day
Working Hours: 0630 - 1900

This job will be authorized 48.00 hours bi-weekly.

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.

Benefits

• 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.