Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• 1 year of experience as a technician
• AC employee with clinical experience or completion of a semester of healthcare curriculum

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.
• Communicates patient/family information, specific needs and requests to other health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
• Acts as a courier between ancillary departments as needed to meet daily unit/department requirements.
• 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.
• Ensures that patient supplies and equipment are organized, clean, and properly re-stocked for optimal cost effectiveness and availability for patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Arkansas Department of Long Term Care
• Registered Medical Assistant