Patient Care Tech (PCT) - 4 South Cardiac/Medical/Surgical Step Down

Baxter Health • Mountain Home, AR

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech works in Baxter Health’s 31-bed Cardiac Step-Down Unit, caring for a diverse patient population with conditions ranging from low acuity to critically ill. Patients may have cardiac conditions such as arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, and myocardial infarction; respiratory emergencies requiring Bi-PAP, pulmonary physiotherapy, and high-level monitoring; and other acute or chronic diseases.

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the technician provides basic direct patient care during the assigned shift, promptly reports completion of care and changes in patient status, follows patient-care standards, and promotes teamwork. The position supports quality-focused, cost-effective care, collaborative practice, and continuous quality improvement. Employees are accountable for knowing and supporting the hospital’s mission, values, and standards. Applicants without experience must complete a residency program; Baxter Health also invites applicants to inquire about its Nurse Assistant Residency Program.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• 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 over 150 pounds with patient and equipment, and occasionally lift patients with assistance weighing 125 pounds or more using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies, including CPR and obtaining equipment.
• Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and calmly.
• Keen hearing and visual acuity to respond to changing patient conditions and equipment alarms.
• Ability to work around potential 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.
• Adhere to patient-care standards and promote teamwork among coworkers.
• Support quality-focused, cost-effective care delivery and collaborative practice.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Know and support the hospital’s mission, values, and standards.

What This Job Offers

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