Patient Care Technician -TOSH Inpatient

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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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting

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

• CPR Certified/Licensed.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient rooms for patients. Assists with medical procedures and examinations.

• Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and performs phlebotomy.

• Performs EKGs.

• Research and scribes for physicians if needed.

• Performs administrative tasks by scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc., using the various registration and scheduling systems.

• Cross-trained as an IA (Information Associate (IA)), the face of the nursing unit who serves to greet every guest, making them feel welcome and helping to keep them informed.

• Maintains order in the unit by routing new orders and consulting.

• Answers call lights and meets the paging needs of the units,

• Monitors for and meets patient needs, thus helping to ensure patient flow through the unit is seamless.

• Performs admission and discharge duties, reconciles and enters patient charges. Performs data entry.

• Helps with stocking/ cleaning.

• Conducts telemetry and video monitoring.

• Responsible and accountable for the tone of the nursing unit.

• 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.