Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs, Comfort & Mobility

Baptist Memorial Health Care; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in West Memphis, AR seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic patient care tasks, monitor vitals, assist with transport, and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients.

Join a caring team where you communicate with nursing staff, assist with discharge coordination, and help ensure patient dignity and rights are respected at every step.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA program/certification, AEMT/Paramedic licensure, or MA certification preferred.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with the professional RN.
• Perform patient care tasks under the RN including vitals, glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, and venous compression devices.
• Perform basic patient care services under the RN including height/weight, intake/output, retrieve equipment and supplies, and stock rooms.
• Maintain a clean, clutter-free, and quiet patient environment.
• Assist patient/family communication: answer call lights, orient new patients, assist with discharge appointments.
• Promote safety through patient mobility assistance and safety rounds (4Ps).
• Promote comfort with water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, and meal support.
• Transport non-monitored patients and assist RN with monitored/intubated transports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in West Memphis, AR seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic patient care tasks, monitor vitals, assist with transport, and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients.

Join a caring team where you communicate with nursing staff, assist with discharge coordination, and help ensure patient dignity and rights are respected at every step.