Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Acute Care

Lifepoint Health•Benton, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More About Our Team: Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care. How you'll contribute: A Patient Care Technician who excels in this role: • Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording. • Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation). • Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff. • Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas. • Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput. • Documents care and activities per unit standards. • Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education. Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.

Requirements

Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
Education: High School diploma preferred.
License: SRNA or EMT preferred.
Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.

Nice To Haves

Education: High School diploma preferred.
License: SRNA or EMT preferred.
Certifications: Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
Documents care and activities per unit standards.
Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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