Patient Care Tech I - Resource Team

Baptist Health Arkansas; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR training provided

Education upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is hiring a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with basic care, monitor status, and support hygiene needs on the care team. Strong communication with patients, families, and colleagues is essential.

Training in CPR and hospitality in healthcare will be provided, and a willingness to work flexible hours is expected. The role emphasizes compassionate, proactive patient interaction and teamwork across departments to ensure quality care and patient satisfaction in

Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to patient needs.
• Good organization and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to learn healthcare-related skills and apply them.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Ability to anticipate patient needs and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Support care team to ensure complete care and safety.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members.
• Engage patients at appropriate level for wellness and cognition.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Organization

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Problem solving

Caregiving empathy

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 authorized0.00 hours bi-weekly.

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