Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg

Saline Memorial Hospital

• 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015 Patient Care Technician (PCT)

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Med Surg Job Type:

Full Time, Nights Schedule:

3 x 12

• 7pm•7am•Weekends May Vary Your experience matters: Patient Care Technician Position Summary Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput.

Provides assistance with activities of daily living and routine monitoring, maintains a clean and stocked environment, and supports nursing/physician staff. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt.

More About Our Team:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more. The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast. How you'll contribute:

• Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

Populations Served:

Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed:

Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure:

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequently.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:

  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:

  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short
• and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:

  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:

  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

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Professional Development:

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for:

Education:

High School diploma preferred.

License:

SRNA or EMT preferred.

Certifications:

BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.

Skills:

Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire. Connect with a

Recruiter:

Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.

Williams1@LPNT.NET Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.