Summary
Location
Little Rock
Type
part-time
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ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.
Work Shift:
Day ShiftTime Type:
Part timeDepartment:
CC015917 Southwest Little Rock ClinicSummary:
Southwest Little Rock Clinic - Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates strongly preferred - PRN schedule during weekday clinic operating hoursAdditional Information:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) functions as a nursing assistant in performing duties as assigned by the RN. The primary responsibilities of the PCT include: obtaining vital signs and measurements; providing or assisting with basic care & activities of daily living; helping with ED/clinic visits, patient admissions, discharges & transfers; and assisting with customer service needs.
Required Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Recommended Education:
Required Work Experience:
Recommended Work Experience:
Related Field - 1 year of experience, Technicians - 1 year of experience, AC employee with clinical experience or completion of a semester of healthcare curriculum.Required Certifications:
Recommended Certifications:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Arkansas Department of Long Term Care, Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown IssuerDescription
1. Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner as delegated by licensed nursing staff.
2. Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
3. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.
4. Communicates patient/family information, specific needs and requests to other health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
5. Acts as a courier between ancillary departments as needed to meet daily unit/department requirements.
6. Performs clerical duties such as serving as a receptionist, managing telephones, obtaining supplies and equipment, creating admission or informational packets, and other department specific duties as needed.
7. Ensures that patient supplies and equipment are organized, clean, and properly re-stocked for optimal cost effectiveness and availability for patient care.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other facts
About Arkansas Children's Hospital
Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health. Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is a 336-bed, Magnet-recognized facility in Little Rock operating the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center; the state's only burn center; the state's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; the state's only pediatric intensive care unit; the state’s only pediatric surgery program with Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS); the state’s only magnetoencephalography (MEG) system for neurosurgical planning and cutting-edge research; and the state's only nationally recognized pediatric transport program. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric specialties (2022—2023): Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology. Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW), the first and only pediatric hospital in the Northwest Arkansas region, is a level IV pediatric trauma center. ACNW operates a 24-bed inpatient unit; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and Northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department, equipped with 30 exam rooms. Generous philanthropic and volunteer engagement has sustained Arkansas Children's since it began as an orphanage in 1912, and today ensures the system can deliver on its promise of unprecedented child health. To learn more, visit archildrens.org.
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Technician (PCT) functions as a nursing assistant, performing duties such as obtaining vital signs, assisting with basic care, and helping with patient admissions and discharges. The PCT also communicates patient needs to healthcare team members and performs clerical duties as needed.
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