Patient Care Technician - WISL

Closing Date

09/21/2026

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Regular

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

ICE | WISL Women's Center
-3rd Floor OP C

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

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit based team who supports the on-going 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 which 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent. Successful completion of patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR Certified/Licensed.
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting

Experience, length in years and kind:

• Health Care Experience.
• Patient Care Experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Military Corpsman.
• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

Job Responsibilities:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse(s) and performs tasks and duties which 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.

• Obtains patient report and has on-going communication with R.N. regarding patient care/changes in condition;
  Informs nurse of patient requests or complaints.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.
• Carries out the Plan of Care for Patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach as Delegated by Team Leader.
• Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.
• Accepts directions from R.N.s and team members.
• Follows through on delegated patient care activities.
• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with activities (ambulation, up in chair, turn and reposition).
• Documents all patient care activities/tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, I&O's accurately and timely and per unit and department standards.
• Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems.
• Serves as resources person to support department members in performance of duties.

Stand:
Frequently

Sit:
Frequently

Walk:
Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead:
Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel:
Frequently

Talk:
Continuously

Hear:
Continuously

Taste or smell:
Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically:
Continuously

Physical Environment
:
Inside Medical Facility Environment

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Walking

Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Walking

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Yes

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