Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ICU, Medical/Surgical, Oncology & Women's Health
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
Full-time | Days and Nights | 12-hour shifts. Rotating holidays & weekends are required. UAMS Main Campus, Little Rock, AR.
Job description
Work Location & Schedule
Full-time | Days and Nights | 12-hour shifts. Rotating holidays & weekends are required. UAMS Main Campus, Little Rock, AR.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) who share our CARES values: Compassion, Attention, Respect, Empathy, and Service. Ideal candidates are committed to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while treating every patient with dignity and kindness. We value individuals who demonstrate accountability, strong teamwork, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others.
This posting will be used to fill multiple positions on the following units: Critical Care, Medical & Surgical Specialties, Oncology & Transplant Services, Labor & Delivery & Perinatal Services.
What You'll Do
- Obtains patient report and has on-going communication with R.N. regarding patient care/changes in condition; informs nurse of patient requests or complaints.
- Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.
- Carries out the Plan of Care for Patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach as Delegated by Team Leader.
- Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.
- Accepts directions from R.N.s and team members.
- Follows through on delegated patient care activities.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Successful completion of PCT course (provided)
- Basic Life Support Certification (provided)
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow oral instructions
- Basic computer skills
- Strong work ethics and accountability
- Must be able to lift 100 lbs. to waist height
- Must be fitted for and capable of donning PPE including N95 masks, PAPR or CAPR
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement up to 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Prescription delivery
- Shift Differential 14%
- Weekend Differential 10%
- Clinical training
- Career growth & development
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.