Patient Care Technician I

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for inpatient Medical Surgical. The role is full-time, 7p-7a, supporting RNs with direct patient care in a safety-sensitive environment. Most hires start between $15.00-$18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting admissions/discharges. Required education is a high school diploma or GED, with CMA/CNA/RMA certifications

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• No required prior work experience.
• 1 year of related experience recommended (techs or AC employees with clinical exposure).
• Certifications CMA/CNA/RMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient care tasks as delegated by licensed staff.
• Document patient care and routines per guidelines.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges as directed by licensed staff.
• Communicate patient needs to health care team for individualized care.
• Act as courier between departments as needed.
• Perform clerical duties and manage supplies.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are organized and stocked.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Registered Medical Assistant

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:

Please See Job Description For Details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC093060 Medical Surgical - Inpatient

Summary:

Inpatient Medical Surgical, Full Time, 7p-7a

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)

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.

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.