Saline Memorial Hospital - 1 Medical Park Dr Benton AR 72015
Patient Care Technician
Job Type: PRN
Schedule: Various
Your experience matters:
Patient Care Technician Position Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe efficient care and patient throughput. Provides assistance with activities of daily living and routine monitoring maintains a clean and stocked environment and supports nursing/physician staff.
Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
FLSA: Non-Exempt.
More About Our Team:
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 towns 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.
How youll contribute:
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.
Populations Served: Neonate Infant Early Childhood Late Childhood Adolescent Young Adult Middle Adult Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic Clinical Insurance Financial Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing walking reaching keyboard entry repetitive movements kneeling lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste chemicals gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequently.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What were looking for:
Education: High School diploma preferred.
License: SRNA or EMT preferred.
Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.
Skills: Critical thinking decisive judgment ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing
Required Experience:
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