Patient Care Technician

Socket.dev; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Patient Care Technician for a part-time Day Shift in 4K Hematology/Oncology. The role includes basic nursing assistant duties, vital signs, and assisting with admissions and discharges in a safety-conscious environment.

Most new hires start at $15.00–$18.00 per hour depending on experience. High school diploma or GED required; no experience necessary with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience not required; training provided for PCT duties.
• Basic patient care and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Records vital signs and measurements per guidelines.
• Assists with ADLs and daily living activities.
• Gathers supplies and supports ED/clinic visits, admissions, transfers.
• Communicates patient needs to health care team.
• Acts as courier between departments as needed.
• Performs clerical duties and manages phones and packets.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are stocked and organized.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Nursing assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Current employees: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/) and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Part time

Department:

CC013090 4K Hematology/Oncology

Summary:

4K Hematology Oncology, PT, 7a-7p

Salary:

Most new hires start between $15.00-$18.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) functions as a nursing assistant in performing duties as assigned by the RN. The primary responsibilities of the PCT include: obtaining vital signs and measurements; providing or assisting with basic care & activities of daily living; helping with ED/clinic visits, patient admissions, discharges & transfers; and assisting with customer service needs.

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

No Experience Required - No experience required

Recommended Work Experience:

Related Field - 1 year of experience, Technicians - 1 year of experience, AC employee with clinical experience or completion of a semester of healthcare curriculum.

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Arkansas Department of Long Term Care, Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown Issuer

Description

• Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner as delegated by licensed nursing staff.
• Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.
• Communicates patient/family information, specific needs and requests to other health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
• Acts as a courier between ancillary departments as needed to meet daily unit/department requirements.
• Performs clerical duties such as serving as a receptionist, managing telephones, obtaining supplies and equipment, creating admission or informational packets, and other department specific duties as needed.
• Ensures that patient supplies and equipment are organized, clean, and properly re-stocked for optimal cost effectiveness and availability for patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.