Patient Care Tech, Intensive Care Unit

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Regional Health System in Arkansas is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support bedside care and comfort, assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, and equipment use, and perform delegated tasks within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies and BLS training, with supervision by licensed staff to ensure patient continuity and timely care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic keyboarding skills.
• Clinical experience or CNA preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• Point of Care Testing Equipment Orientation.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention/SAFE in 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care and comfort of patients.
• Assist patients with use of equipment and other delegated clinical tasks within scope of unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Collaborate with health care team to meet department goals and ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrate teamwork and commitment to safety in daily routines.

Skills

Basic keyboarding skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA preferred

American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers

Point of Care Testing Equipment Orientation

Crisis Prevention and Intervention/SAFE in 90 days

Tools

Point of Care Testing Equipment Orientation

Job description

Overview

The Patient Care Tech will assume responsibility and accountability for providing support services to ensure continuity of care and help to meet the department goals as directed by the health care team. The Patient Care Tech will perform patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They will assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, use of equipment and other clinical and administrative tasks which are delegated and assigned. The Patient Care Tech will perform delegated support functions and patient care duties that are within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. The Patient Care Tech will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to Patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent or higher education
Basic keyboarding skills, preferred
Clinical experience or CNA preferred
Prior to independence from preceptor successful completion of:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, training included
Point of Care Testing Equipment Orientation
Crisis Prevention and Intervention/SAFE in 90 days