Patient Care Tech I - Med Surg

Baptist Health Arkansas; Heber Springs (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is looking for a Patient Care Technician to assist with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene. The PCT plays a vital role in patient interaction and communication, requiring compassion and good communication skills.

This role includes education on CPR and skills training and prefers candidates with healthcare or service experience. Flexible hours are required, and you will work as part of a dedicated patient care team to meet the patients' needs.

Qualifications

• 12 college credit hours with a passing grade in English Composition.
• Preferred healthcare experience.
• Preferred service industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with basic care and monitoring.
• Ensure compassionate and comprehensive patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.

Skills

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Proactive Customer Engagement

Education

12 college level credit hours (including English Composition)

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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 (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 0.80 hours bi-weekly.