Patient Care Technician II Springdale,AR Job Springdale area,Arkansas USA,Healthcare

Position: Patient Care Technician II at Arkansas Children's Springdale, AR

Patient Care Technician II

Location: Springdale, AR

Shift: Please see job description for details.

Time Type: Full time

Department: CC095905 Specialty Clinics

Summary: The Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) functions as a nursing assistant in performing duties as assigned by the RN. The primary responsibilities of the PCT include: obtaining vital signs and measurements; providing or assisting with basic care & activities of daily living; helping with ED/clinic visits, patient admissions, discharges & transfers; and assisting with customer service needs.

Qualifications

Required

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Recommended

Education:

None specified
Required

Work Experience:

Related Field - 1 year of experience
Recommended

Work Experience:

Technicians - 1 year of experience, AC employee with clinical experience or completion of a semester of healthcare curriculum.
Required

Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required
Recommended

Certifications:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - National Workforce Career Association (NWCA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Arkansas Department of Long Term Care, Registered Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner as delegated by licensed nursing staff.

Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.

Assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.

Communicates patient/family information, specific needs and requests to other health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.

Acts as a courier between ancillary departments as needed to meet daily unit/department requirements.

May perform clerical duties such as serving as a receptionist, managing telephones, obtaining supplies and equipment, creating admission or informational packets, and other department specific duties as needed.

Ensures that patient supplies and equipment are organized, clean, and properly re-stocked for optimal cost effectiveness and availability for patient care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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Patient Care Technician II Springdale, AR