Patient Care Technician

Baptist; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking dedicated patient care assistants in West Memphis, Arkansas. In this role, you will perform essential patient care tasks under the direction of professional registered nurses, supporting patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of recent experience, a high school diploma or GED, and relevant certifications such as CNA or AEMT. Join us to provide compassionate care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience required in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to perform patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Basic knowledge of vital signs and patient assistance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with professional registered nurse.
• Perform patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices.
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height and weight measurement, intake and output, retrieval of equipment and supplies, and stocking patient rooms.
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter‑free rooms, removing linen and trash, and quiet surroundings.
• Supports patient and family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, and assisting with discharge appointments.
• Promotes safety by assisting with patient mobility and conducting safety rounds.
• Promotes comfort by providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, and assistance with meals.
• Transports non‑monitored patients.
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience
Minimum required: 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.

Education
Minimum required: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Licensure
Minimum required: CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.