Patient Care Technician

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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.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

• Successful completion of patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting.

• Healthcare/Patient Care experience.

• CPR Certified/Licensed.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with direct patient care. Accepts direction from RN and team members and follows through on delegated patient care activities.

• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measure and assists patients with mobility-related activities. Accurately and promptly documents all patient care tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, and I & O's per unit and department standards.

• Obtains patient report and communicates with RN regarding patient care. Informs nurse of patient requests or complaints.

• Carries out Plan of Care for patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach delegated by Team Leader.

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

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

• Serves as a resource to support department member in performance of duties. Notifies appropriate staff of problems requiring prompt intervention.

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

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

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.