Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Team-Driven Care

Socket.dev; Arkansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Holiday, vacation and sick leave

Education discount for staff

Retirement match

Life insurance

Career training

Merchant discounts

Prescription delivery

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit based team who supports continued delivery of care as identified by the multidisciplinary Patient Management Team. The PCT works under the direct supervision of the RN and performs tasks that do not require a license or professional judgment.

The PCT adheres to UAMS standards and guest care guidelines and must pass required competencies. Health, education and retirement benefits are offered for eligible staff at UAMS.

Qualifications

• High School, GED or equivalent required.
• Complete the patient care technician course within 3 months of employment.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Health care experience and patient care experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient reports and communicate with RN regarding patient care or changes in condition.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.
• Carry out the Plan of Care for Patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach as Delegated by Team Leader.
• Communicate effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.
• Follow directions from RNs and team members.
• Document all patient care activities, vital signs, ADL, I&O accurately and timely.
• Assist patients and visitors with information and solutions to problems.
• Serve as resources to support department members in performing duties.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Computer skills

Work ethic

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT course completion

Job description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit based team who supports continued delivery of care as identified by the multidisciplinary Patient Management Team. The PCT works under the direct supervision of the RN and performs tasks that do not require a license or professional judgment.

The PCT adheres to UAMS standards and guest care guidelines and must pass required competencies. Health, education and retirement benefits are offered for eligible staff at UAMS.