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SalaryARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
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CC013060 3D/3E Surgical Summary:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) functions as a nursing assistant in performing duties as assigned by the RN. The primary role responsibilities of the PCT include assisting or performing activities of daily living, room maintenance, positioning, transferring of patients, obtaining vital signs, and point of care testing. Additional Information:
Schedule: Wed/Thurs 7a-7p
Required Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Recommended Education:
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:
Recommended Certifications:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Arkansas Department of Long Term Care, Registered Medical Assistant - - Description
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Care of the Patient
- 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.
- Documents Patient Care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
- Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff.
- Assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.
- Communicates patient/family information to health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
- Practices universal precautions/isolation techniques according to hospital policy.
- Recognizes unsafe and emergency situations and reacts appropriately.
2. Support Services
- Assists with maintaining a clean orderly patient/department environment.
- Acts as a courier between ancillary departments as needed to meet daily unit/department requirements.
- Performs clerical duties as needed. (May include, but is not limited to, clean sheeting charts, stamping flowsheets, making up admission packets, answering the telephone).
3. Professional Performance
- Practices cost effective use of supplies.
- Utilizes available communication tools (staff meetings, bulletin boards) to remain informed.
- Completes 4 hours per year of annual education requirements appropriate for practice area and role responsibilities.
- Consistently demonstrates that new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice.
- Shares knowledge with nursing staff and other members of the health care team.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Required - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (If pursuing an RN degree, enrollment in a BSN program is preferred.)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Required - 1 years total experience required, which includes 1 year of PCT, CNA, or Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting, OR current ACH employee with clinical experience, OR successful completion of 1 semester of healthcare curriculum, OR successful completion of ACH Pulse Center PCT training experience
CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Preferred - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Required - Mental/Reasoning Requirements:- reading - simple- writing - simple- basic math skills.
