Patient Care Tech IHA - Resource Team Perioperative Services

Baptist Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patients and families with basic care, monitoring and hygiene on the day shift in the Perioperative Services department. The role emphasizes compassionate interaction and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Ideal candidates have minimal college credit requirements, basic English composition understanding, and at least 3 months of experience.

Qualifications

• 12 college credits including English Composition with a C or higher
• GPA 2.0 or greater
• 3 months healthcare experience preferred
• CPR, skills training, crucial conversations, and hospitality in healthcare education will be provided

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with basic patient care, monitoring and hygiene
• Support the health care team to ensure complete care delivery
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and team members

Skills

Flexible hours

Organization skills

Verbal and written communication

Healthcare skills learning ability

Team collaboration

Customer engagement

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Education

12 college credits incl. English Composition w/ C or higher & GPA 2.0+

Job description

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Job Details

Department: Resource Team Perioperative Services

Shift: Day

Working Hours: M-F

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).

3 months experience.

Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare. Will be added on 4th shift.

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 0.08 hours bi-weekly.