Patient Care Technician - Short Stay/transitional Care Units (a4/a7)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Patient care tasks
Unit-based team support
Documentation of patient care
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the care of patients in their Transitional Care and Short Stay units. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with preferred experience in patient care or as a nursing assistant. The position offers various benefits, including health plans, holiday and vacation leave, and educational discounts.
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Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs patient care tasks and duties which do not require a license, supporting the multidisciplinary patient management team in the combined Transitional Care (A7) and Short Stay (A4) units.
UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.
Employees in this role must be fitted for and capable of donning personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the care of patients in their Transitional Care and Short Stay units. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with preferred experience in patient care or as a nursing assistant. The position offers various benefits, including health plans, holiday and vacation leave, and educational discounts.
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Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible: Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient care tasks
unit-based team support
documentation of patient care
communication with RN
adheres to UAMS standards
Nice-to-have
teamwork and diversity
collaborative healthcare organization
guest care guidelines
Key Requirements
High School Diploma/GED
Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman