Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience PRN

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

4d•$17•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. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs patient care tasks and duties, which do not require a license. The 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 in UAMS Neurosciences Service Line. The PCT conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on the patients’ Electronic Medical Record (EMR). S/He draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
CPR Certification within 3 months of hire.
Successful completion of patient care technician course within 3 months of hire.
Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman.
Patient care experience in acute/outpatient care setting.

Responsibilities

Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed
Documents patient care activities/tasks, including vital signs, activities of daily life (ADL), wave tests, and input and output (I&Os)
Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies inside and outside of rooms.
Prepares treatment rooms for examinations
Perform other duties as needed.