Patient Care Technician - Acute Care

Patient Care Technician

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more.

The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants And much more

Patient Care Technician Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. Provides assistance with activities of daily living and routine monitoring, maintains a clean and stocked environment, and supports nursing / physician staff.

Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

FLSA : Non-Exempt.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education : High School diploma preferred.

License : SRNA or EMT preferred.

Certifications : BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.

Skills : Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read / write / speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake / output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manages the tech desk and supports nursing / physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

Populations Served : Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed : Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure : Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.

Physical Requirements (typical) : Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting / moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near / far and depth perception frequent / constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases / vapors / fumes; latex exposure frequent.

Saline Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.