PATIENT CARE TECH - ORTHOPEDICS - 2 MAIN

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, seeks a Patient Care Technician to perform assigned patient care activities and assist licensed nursing staff.

Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager, you will be responsible for areas on one shift and may be required to overtime or respond to call-back as needed. The role requires high school completion, CNA licensure or approved CNA training, or progression in an RN/LPN program with instructor validation, or one year of PCT experience

Qualifications

• High school completion or equivalent required.
• CNA license through the Office of Long Term Care or state-approved CNA program required.
• One semester of RN/LPN nursing program with instructor checklist or 1 year PCT experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care activities and assist licensed nursing personnel.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee.
• Be available for overtime and call-back as required by the facility.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Basic mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA license or approved CNA program

RN/LPN course work (current student)

Job description

• Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Ability to perform support activities in patient care acquired through either: 1) licensed as a CNA through the Office of Long Term Care (current or previous), 2) completion of a state approved CNA training program 3) completion of a minimum of one semester of an RN/LPN program with a nursing skills checklist completed by the nursing instructor (for those currently enrolled in an approved nursing program) or 4) one year of PCT experience within an acute care setting.
• Experience
• Knowledge of patient care technician practices and related patient care activities and hospital policies and procedures as acquired through on-the-job training. Knowledge of basic non-technical skills as acquired through on-the-job training.
• Physical
• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal hospital environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing within normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.
• JOB SUMMARY
• Responsible for performing assigned patient care activities and assisting licensed nursing personnel. Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee, responsible for assigned areas on 1 shift. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by facility.