Lifepoint Health·Benton, Arkansas
Perform basic patient care including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting care activities. Support nursing and physician staff by managing the tech desk and maintaining clean, well-stocked patient environments.
Saline Memorial Hospital - 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015 Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Job Type: Full Time - Day Shift Schedule: Weekends May Vary
Saline is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care.
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Technician who excels in this role:
Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
Assist 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.
BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET
More about Saline Health System 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.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a BCLS certification and preferably a high school diploma with 6 months of healthcare experience. SRNA or EMT licenses and Handle with Care certification are preferred.
Market context
Patient Care Technician roles in Arkansas are typically tied to ongoing hospital and clinic staffing needs, especially for candidates with direct patient support experience. This role can be competitive because employers often prefer BCLS certification, a high school diploma, and prior healthcare exposure, with SRNA, EMT, or Handle with Care credentials adding value. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the original posting, then confirm your certifications and experience match before applying.
