Patient Care Tech I - Med Surg

Baptist Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in North Little Rock, AR is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist with basic patient care, monitoring and hygiene on the Med Surg unit. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered support and clear communication with patients, families, and medical staff.

Ideal candidates have some healthcare or service experience, strong organization and communication skills, and are willing to work flexible hours. CPR and hospitality training are provided as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• 12 college credit hours that include English Composition with a C or higher.
• Transcripts will be verified upon application.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient with basic care, monitoring, hygiene.
• Spend the majority of time in the presence of the patient to provide compassionate care.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, and the healthcare team.
• Support the care team to ensure care is complete.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Service industry experience

Flexible hours

Organization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education on CPR & hospitality

Education

12 college credits including English Composition with a C or higher

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: Med Surg
• Shift: Day
• Working Hours: 0630-1900

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
• 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 authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.