Patient Care Technician - NWA Job at University of Arkansas
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
UAMS is an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more:
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at
askrecruitment@uams.edu
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Summary of Job Duties:
This posting will be used to fill multiple positions
The Patient Care Technician, (PCT), is a specifically trained member of the unit based team. The Patient Care Technician supports the on-going delivery of care as identified by the multi-disciplinary Patient Management Team. The Patient Care Technician works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs tasks and duties which do not require a licensed practitioner, professional judgment or intervention.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
- High School diploma/GED
- Successful completion of a patient care technician course within 3 months of hire
- Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment
Perferred:
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred
Responsibilities:
- Collects/records patients’ medical history and acquires patient vital signs
- Advises patients regarding treatment, medication, and specific physician instructions
- Collects lab samples and complete necessitated documentation for submission to lab
- Greets all patients/customers in professional and courteous manner upon arrival at clinic
- Registers and checks-out patients
- Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner
- Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality
- Perform EKG's, dressing changes, set up for and assist provider with procedures and examinations (with the exception of medication handling).
Additional Information:
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
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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
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.
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