Patient Care Tech I - Orthopedics

Baptist Health Arkansas; North Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas in Arkansas is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT). The role focuses on assisting patients and families with basic care, monitoring, hygiene, and helping ensure complete care as a key member of the care team.

The position requires compassion, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with the health care team while learning new healthcare related skills in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 12 college level credit hours with English Composition minimum grade C or higher.
• GPA 2.0 or greater; transcripts verified on application.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient and family with basic care, monitoring, hygiene.
• Act as essential part of the patient care team in daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Provide education on CPR, skills training, and hospitality in healthcare.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Good organization

Willingness to learn

Flexible hours

Proactive problem-solving

Education

12 college credits incl English

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.

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
• 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 authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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