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Baptist Health Arkansas

Patient Care Tech I-Med Surg

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$41,669 / year median in Arkansas

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Department:
Med Surg Shift:
Day Working Hours:
0630-1900
Summary:
The primary function of the PCT is to assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. The PCT works as an essential part of the patient care team. As the member who spends most of their time in the presence of the patient, compassion, caring, and excellent human interaction skills are necessary along with excellent communication skills both to and from the patient and family, and to and from the rest of the healthcare team.
Other information:
12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Composition with a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. (transcripts will be verified upon application) Healthcare experience preferred but not required. Service industry experience preferred but not required.
Will provide education that includes:
CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in
Healthcare Knowledge Skills and Abilities Needed :
Willingness to work flexible hours. Good organization skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills. Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently. Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently. Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition. Ability to problem solve. Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer's needs. This job will be authorized 0.00 hours bi-weekly.