Patient Care Tech (PCT) - 3 West Medical

Baxter Health • Mountain Home, AR

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech works on a 34-bed Medical unit caring for patients of all ages and a wide variety of diagnoses. The role provides direct basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, supports quality-focused and cost-effective care delivery, and works collaboratively to enhance quality of care. The technician must promptly notify appropriate staff when care is completed or a patient's status changes during the assigned shift. The position also requires adherence to patient-care standards and active contribution to a team effort and the hospital’s mission, values, and standards. Applicants without experience must complete a residency program; the posting also invites applicants interested in a career change to learn about the Nurse Assistant Residency Program.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent, or a minimum Bronze score on the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).
• No prior experience is required; applicants without experience must complete a residency program.
• BLS certification is required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and twist for up to or exceeding 8–12 hours.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds or more of equipment, push a wheelchair weighing in excess of 150 pounds with patient and equipment, and assist with lifting patients weighing 125 pounds or more using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to spend eight hours or more using a computer, monitor, or similar screen with a keyboard and/or mouse.
• Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and with composure.
• Keen hearing and visual acuity to respond to changing patient situations and equipment alarms.
• Ability to work around potential hazards, electrical currents, high heat, chemicals, and infectious diseases, and potentially around prisoners or people in behavioral health crisis.

Nice To Haves

• Current Arkansas nursing assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Notify appropriate staff promptly when patient care is completed and when a patient's status changes during the assigned shift.
• Support quality-focused and cost-effective care delivery outcomes.
• Work collaboratively to enhance quality of care and participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to patient-care standards and promote teamwork among coworkers.
• Uphold the hospital’s mission, values, and standards.
• Respond quickly in emergencies, including CPR situations and obtaining equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED