Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ICU, Medical/Surgical, Oncology & Women's Health
About The Position
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is hiring Patient Care Technicians for multiple units: Critical Care, Medical and Surgical Specialties, Oncology and Transplant Services, and Labor and Delivery and Perinatal Services. The role is based at the UAMS Main Campus in Little Rock, Arkansas, and involves 12-hour shifts on days and nights, with rotating holidays and weekends required. This full-time position focuses on providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in keeping with UAMS’s CARES values: Compassion, Attention, Respect, Empathy, and Service. Patient Care Technicians are expected to treat patients with dignity and kindness and demonstrate accountability, teamwork, a positive attitude, and a commitment to helping patients and their families. Technicians work under the direction of registered nurses and other team members to carry out delegated aspects of the patient’s Plan of Care. They communicate patient reports, requests, complaints, and changes in condition to nurses; support patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; and transport patients within the hospital as directed. Employees must be able to don and perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR respirators. UAMS provides the PCT course and Basic Life Support certification. The position offers clinical training, career growth and development, and shift and weekend differentials. The stated starting pay for most new hires is $16.00–$18.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The posting may close unexpectedly based on the number of applicants.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of a PCT course; UAMS provides the course.
- Basic Life Support certification; UAMS provides it.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to follow oral instructions.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong work ethic and accountability.
- Ability to lift 100 pounds to waist height.
- Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds or more and push or pull 100 pounds or more.
- Must be capable of donning and performing routine tasks in N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR respirators.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman.
- One year of previous Patient Care Technician experience.
- CNA experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patient report and maintain ongoing communication with the R.N. about patient care and changes in condition.
- Inform the nurse of patient requests or complaints.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.
- Carry out the patient’s Plan of Care using a multidisciplinary approach, as delegated by the team leader.
- Communicate effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.
- Accept directions from R.N.s and team members.
- Follow through on delegated patient care activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Don, wear, and perform routine tasks in required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR respirators.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
- Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
- Retirement contribution matching of up to 10%.
- Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
- Career training and educational opportunities.
- Merchant discounts.
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.
- 14% shift differential.
- 10% weekend differential.
- Clinical training.
- Career growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
