Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Cardiovascular Unit (CVICU)

Baxter Health • Mountain Home, AR

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, using knowledge and clinical skills gained through education and clinical experience. The role supports quality-focused, cost-effective care, collaborative practice, and continuous quality improvement. The PCT is accountable for basic patient care, notifying appropriate staff when care is completed and reporting changes in patient status during the assigned shift. The position follows patient-care standards, promotes teamwork, and supports the hospital’s mission, values, and standards.

The role is based in a 17-bed ICU/CSICU caring for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. The unit cares for cardiovascular patients following procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, thoracotomy, carotid stenting, and heart valve replacement or repair, along with other vascular interventions, general surgery, and interventional and non-interventional procedures. The team also cares for patients receiving advanced therapies involving specialized equipment, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, induced hypothermia, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and the Impella Heart Pump. Educational enhancements and a comprehensive orientation are provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum Bronze score on the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).
• No experience required; applicants without experience must complete a residency program.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing 50 pounds or more occasionally, push a wheelchair exceeding 150 pounds with patient and equipment, and occasionally lift patients with assistance using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to spend eight or more hours in front of a computer or similar screen using a keyboard and/or mouse.
• Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
• Keen hearing and visual acuity to respond to changing patient situations and equipment alarms.

Nice To Haves

• Current Arkansas nursing assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic, direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Notify appropriate staff when patient care is completed and report changes in patient status during the assigned shift.
• Adhere to patient-care standards and promote teamwork among co-workers.
• Participate in collaborative care and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Support quality-focused and cost-effective care delivery outcomes.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, including CPR and obtaining equipment.

What This Job Offers

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