PATIENT CARE TECH - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Progressive Care Unit. The role requires assisting licensed nurses and performing patient care activities on a 7am–7pm schedule, with weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA training or license, and potential RN/LPN program progress with a nursing skills checklist. Safety-sensitive position with lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; CNA license or training; RN/LPN program progress with nursing skills checklist.
• Experience: Prior PCT experience in an acute care setting or related on‑the‑job familiarity.
• Physical: Safety sensitive position with lifting up to 100 lbs and other physical requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oral and written grammar

Communication

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training or license

RN/LPN program progress with nursing skills checklist

Job description

PATIENT CARE TECH - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT

Nursing Support

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER

PROGRESSIVE INTENSIVE CARE

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

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required

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.