Patient Care Tech I - Orthopedics

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene. You will be an essential part of the patient care team, providing compassionate service and strong communication with patients, families, and colleagues.

The role emphasizes flexible hours, proactive problem solving, and the ability to engage people at all wellness and cognition levels. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused care with excellent human interaction.
• Strong verbal and written communication with patients and families.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to changes.
• Ability to learn and apply new healthcare-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient and family with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Support care team to ensure care is complete and accurate.
• Communicate needs and updates to the healthcare team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Team player

Education

12 college credits incl English Comp

Job description

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 Compositionwith 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 authorized48.00 hours bi-weekly.

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