Patient Care Technician - Women's Center

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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.

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. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent.

• Health Care Experience. Patient Care Experience. Certified Nursing Assistant or Military Corpsman.

• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

• Successful completion of patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR Certified/Licensed.

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Helps patients with daily living needs such as comfort measures, grooming, hygiene, and ambulation as delegated by the RN.

• Takes and documents patient vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, temperature) accurately according to department standards.

• Assists with patient flow processes like admitting, preparing for transfer, and discharging patients.

• Maintains ongoing communication with the RN about patient condition changes and report patient requests or complaints.

• Moves patients to different care areas or exam rooms as directed while ensuring safety.

• Records all care provided, including activities of daily living, vital signs, and assigned tasks in medical records per policy.

• Helps patients and visitors with basic information, direction, and support within the Women's Center environment.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.