Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED currently, and 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.

• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. to waist height.

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 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman

• 1 year Patient care experience in acute care setting.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse(s) 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.

• Obtains patient report and has on-going communication with R.N. regarding patient care/changes in condition; Informs nurse of patient requests or complaints.

• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.

• Carries out the Plan of Care for Patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach as Delegated by Team Leader.

• Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.

• Accepts directions from R.N.s and team members.

• Follows through on delegated patient care activities.

• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with activities (ambulation, up in chair, turn and reposition).

• Documents all patient care activities/tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, I&O's accurately and timely and per unit and department standards.

• Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems.

• Serves as resources person to support department members in performance of duties.

• Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

All new Patient Care Technicians are required to complete 5 weeks of training Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM after being hired.

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.