Patient Care Tech I - Telemetry

Veterans in Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans in Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Tech I for the Telemetry unit in Little Rock, AR. The role involves assisting patients with basic care, monitoring health status, maintaining hygiene, and supporting family needs under the supervision of clinicians.

The PCT works closely with the care team to ensure compassionate, high-quality patient experiences. Day shift hours are 0630-1900, with a rotating schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• 12 college-level credit hours with English Comp (C or higher) and min 2.0 GPA.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Service industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Skills

Flexible hours

Organization skills

Verbal and written communication

Healthcare skills training

Effective communication

Team collaboration

People engagement

Problem solving

Proactiveness

Education

12 college credit hours including English Composition with a C or higher

Job description

Patient Care Tech I - Telemetry

Department: Telemetry
Shift: Day
Working Hours: 0630 - 1900

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 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 72.00 hours bi-weekly.