Patient Care Technician - TOSH Inpatient

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH), UAMS Health’s brand-new surgical hospital, is looking for passionate patient care technicians who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality care. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit-based team who supports the ongoing 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, standards, and guest care guidelines. This position will also be cross-trained as an IA, the face of the nursing unit who serves to greet each and every guest, making them feel welcome and helping to keep them informed. The Information Associate (IA) maintains order on the unit by routing new orders and consults, answering call lights and meeting the paging needs of the units, monitoring for and meeting patient needs, thus helping to ensure patient flow through the unit is seamless. The IA also performs admission and discharge duties, reconciles and enters patient charges, performs data entry, helps with stocking/ cleaning, and does telemetry and video monitoring. The IA is responsible and accountable for the tone of the nursing unit.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Successful completion of patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.
CPR Certified/Licensed.

Nice To Haves

Health Care Experience.
Patient Care Experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant or Military Corpsman.
Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.
Experience in an ambulatory care setting

Responsibilities

Prepares patient rooms for patients.
Assists with medical procedures and examinations.
Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and performs phlebotomy.
Performs EKG’s.
Research and scribes for physicians if needed.
Performs administrative tasks by scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc., using the various registration and scheduling systems.
May perform other duties as assigned.