Patient Care Technician

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Closing Date:

07/29/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularShift Vary (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

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Department:

ICE | WISL Nursing Srv Perinatal IP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

"This position is Part-time"
A Patient Care Technician in the Perinatal Service Line at UAMS plays a vital role in supporting both maternal and neonatal patient needs. You’ll assist with routine clinical procedures—like taking vital signs, monitoring fetal heart tones, collecting specimens, and performing intake and output measurements—under the guidance of nursing staff. You’ll help ensure patient comfort and safety through hygiene care, assisting with feeding, positioning, and mobility while remaining attentive to each patient's physical and emotional well‑being. You’ll also prepare rooms, stock supplies, and maintain strict cleanliness and infection‑control standards specific to perinatal care. Throughout your shift, accurate documentation and effective communication with nurses, physicians, and family members are essential for supporting quality patient outcomes and maintaining continuity of care.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 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:

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting.​

• Healthcare/Patient Care experience.

• CPR Certified/Licensed.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with direct patient care. Accepts direction from RN and team members and follows through on delegated patient care activities.

• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measure and assists patients with mobility-related activities. Accurately and promptly documents all patient care tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, and I & O's per unit and department standards.

• Obtains patient report and communicates with RN regarding patient care. Informs nurse of patient requests or complaints.

• Carries out Plan of Care for patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach delegated by Team Leader.

• Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.

• Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems.

• Serves as a resource to support department member in performance of duties. Notifies appropriate staff of problems requiring prompt intervention.

• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Lifting, Pulling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes