Patient Care Tech-Short Stay Outpatient Unit

Overview

The Patient Care Tech will assume responsibility and accountability for providing support services to ensure continuity of care and help to meet the department goals as directed by the health care team. The Patient Care Tech will perform patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They will assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, use of equipment and other clinical and administrative tasks which are delegated and assigned. The Patient Care Tech will perform delegated support functions and patient care duties that are within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. The Patient Care Tech will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION :

This position is a designated as "Safety Sensitive Position" under Act 593 of the State of

Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to

Patients / customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and

supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent or higher education

Basic keyboarding skills, preferred

Clinical experience or CNA preferred

Prior to independence from preceptor successful completion of :

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, training included

Point of Care Testing Equipment Orientation

Crisis Prevention and Intervention / SAFE in 90 days