PATIENT CARE TECH - ORTHOPEDICS - 2 MAIN

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Patient Care Tech for Orthopedics (2 Main). This full-time night shift (7pm–7am) includes weekend and holiday rotations. You will support licensed nurses in patient care, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The role requires high school diploma and either CNA certification or enrollment in RN/LPN program, or relevant PCT experience in acute care. Overtime and call-back may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain CNA license or have CNA training or be enrolled in RN/LPN program with a nursing skills checklist, or have 1 year PCT experience in acute care.
• Knowledge of patient care practices and hospital policies from on‑the‑job training.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care activities and assist licensed nursing personnel.
• Under supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee, responsible for assigned areas on 1 shift.
• Incumbents may be subject to overtime and call-back as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Basic math skills

PCT teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA license or CNA training

RN/LPN program enrollment (with skills checklist)

1 year PCT experience in acute care

Job description

PATIENT CARE TECH - ORTHOPEDICS - 2 MAIN

Nursing Support

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER

2 MAIN - ORTHOPEDICS

Full Time , 7pm - 7am , 7P- 7A; weekend and holiday rotations are required

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

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.