Patient Care Technician - Perinatal Mother/Baby

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. This posting will fill multiple positions. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit based team who supports the on-going delivery of care as identified by the multidisciplinary Patient Management Team. The PCT works under the direct supervision of the R.N. and performs tasks and duties which do not require a license, professional judgment or intervention. The PCT must pass the required competencies. The PCT works within the Department of Nursing standards. The PCT adheres to UAMS clinical programs, policies, procedures and standards and guest care guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.
Successful completion of patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
Healthcare/Patient Care experience.
CPR Certified/Licensed.

Responsibilities

Meet and greet all persons to the maternal-infant division
Maintain security of unit through A-phone system
Direct and escort visitors to appropriate areas
Complete check in procedure for all visitors to the maternal-infant division
Perform visitor and sibling screens as needed
Facilitate entry of visitors to all secured areas
Make parent/visitor badges as needed
Answer and transfer phone calls
Admit out-patient babies for procedures and out-patient maternal consults
Relieve co-workers for breaks and lunch
Assist co-worker with high volume at patient services desk
Complete admission process to include assembling chart for NICU inpatient and assist with F5 MBU maternal and infant patients
Breakdown patient charts after discharge
Copy patient chart for infant transfer to ACH and other units
Check tube station every 15 minutes and deliver contents to appropriate personnel
Refill paper in copiers, printers, and fax machines
Print and restock patient labels in notebook at patient services desk
Perform hearing screens and complete all associated paperwork
Print bed control report
May perform other duties as assigned