Patient Care Technician - TOSH Inpatient

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• Duties: The Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH), UAMS Health’s brand-new surgical hospital, is seeking passionate patient care technicians ready to join a team redefining quality care. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit-based team who supports the ongoing delivery of care as identified by the multidisciplinary Patient Management Team. The PCT works under the direct supervision of the R.N. and performs tasks and duties that 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. They will also be cross-trained as an IA, the face of the nursing unit who greets each and every guest, makes them feel welcome, and helps keep them informed. The Information Associate (IA) maintains order on the unit by routing new orders and consults, answering call lights, and meeting the paging needs of the units, monitoring for and meeting patient needs, thus helping to ensure patient flow through the unit is seamless. The IA also performs admission and discharge duties, reconciles and enters patient charges, performs data entry, helps with stocking/ cleaning, and does telemetry and video monitoring. The IA is responsible and accountable for the tone of the nursing unit.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Successful completion of the patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Health Care Experience. Patient Care Experience. Certified Nursing Assistant or Military Corpsman. Experience in an ambulatory care setting Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and accountability. CPR Certified/Licensed. BLS

Additional Information

Responsibilities: Prepares patient rooms for patients. Assists with medical procedures and examinations. Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and performs phlebotomy. Performs EKGs. Research and scribes for physicians if needed. Performs administrative tasks by scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc., using the various registration and scheduling systems. May perform other duties as assigned. Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: 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. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing 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. Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity: Lifting, Pulling, Pushing Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. Universities University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The University of Arkansas System eVersity Two-Year Colleges Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Cossatot Community College at the University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Other Units University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Archaeological Survey Criminal Justice Institute Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON)