Patient Care Technician

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical sciences institution is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join the Labor & Delivery Unit. The role involves providing direct patient care and supporting the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma, excellent communication, and complete a patient care technician course within 3 months. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, retirement contributions, and educational discounts.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of patient care technician course required within 3 months of employment.
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Healthcare/Patient Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Labor & Delivery Unit.
• Support the on-going delivery of care as identified by the multidisciplinary Patient Management Team.
• Work under the direct supervision of the RN.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Strong work ethics

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in our Labor & Delivery Unit (E5). UAMS Labor and Delivery unit is located in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. The unit consists of 14 LDR rooms, four triage observational beds, two operating rooms suites, a three bed recovery room area and two state of the art Neonatal Stabilization rooms used to stabilize acutely ill neonates with specially trained staff from the Intensive Care Nursery.

Summary of Job Duties: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit based team who supports the on-going delivery of care as identified by the multidisciplinary Patient Management Team. The PCT works under the direct supervision of the RN and performs tasks and duties which do not require a license, professional judgment or intervention.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.
• Successful completion of patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• Healthcare/Patient Care experience.
• CPR Certified/Licensed.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.