Patient Care Technician - TOSH Inpatient

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• Duties: The Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH), UAMS Health’s brand-new surgical hospital, is seeking passionate patient care technicians ready to join a team redefining quality care. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a trained member of the unit-based team who supports the ongoing 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 that 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. They will also be cross-trained as an IA, the face of the nursing unit who greets each and every guest, makes them feel welcome, and helps keep them informed. The Information Associate (IA) maintains order on the unit by routing new orders and consults, answering call lights, and meeting the paging needs of the units, monitoring for and meeting patient needs, thus helping to ensure patient flow through the unit is seamless. The IA also performs admission and discharge duties, reconciles and enters patient charges, performs data entry, helps with stocking/ cleaning, and does telemetry and video monitoring. The IA is responsible and accountable for the tone of the nursing unit.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Successful completion of the patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Health Care Experience. Patient Care Experience. Certified Nursing Assistant or Military Corpsman. Experience in an ambulatory care setting Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and accountability. CPR Certified/Licensed. BLS

Additional Information

Responsibilities: Prepares patient rooms for patients. Assists with medical procedures and examinations. Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and performs phlebotomy. Performs EKGs. Research and scribes for physicians if needed. Performs administrative tasks by scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc., using the various registration and scheduling systems. May perform other duties as assigned. Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for 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: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing 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: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity: Lifting, Pulling, Pushing Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling Benefits Eligible: Yes At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective employees. The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. www.uams.edu/police.