Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical and Critical Care Float Pool

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Department:

ICE | NRSL Float Pool - Med/Surg

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Schedule: Full Time

Available Shifts: Days-Nights-Alternating Weekends/Holidays-Occasional Weekends

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs patient care tasks and duties which do not require a license. The 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 in Float Pool.

Float Pool: Medical/Surgical and Critical Care. These individual Float Pool are units with no physical boundaries, but still maintain the integrity of each specialized team. The FP techs have the opportunity to work on all of the medical/surgical and critical care areas.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. to waist height
• 1 year of patient care experience in an acute care setting

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman

Additional Information:

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
• Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention
• May perform other duties as assigned

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Physical Requirements:

Constant Physical Activity:

Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity:

Stand, Walk, Talk, Use hands to touch, handle or feel,

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sit, Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, Taste or Smell,

Lift/Carry Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Near Visual Acuity, Far Visual Acuity, Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Peripheral Vision

Hazards:

Biological, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation, Sharp Objects/Tools, Dust

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contactaskrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes