Work Shift:

　　Please see job description for details.

　　Time Type:

　　Part time

　　Department:

　　CC013090 4K Hematology/Oncology

　　Summary:

　　The Patient Care Technician (PCT) functions as a nursing assistant in performing duties as assigned by the RN. The primary role responsibilities of the PCT include assisting or performing activities of daily living, room maintenance, positioning, transferring of patients, obtaining vital signs, and point of care testing.

　　Additional Information:

　　Required Education:

　　High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

　　Recommended Education:

　　Required Work Experience:

　　Related Field - 1 year of experience

　　Recommended Work Experience:

　　Technicians - 1 year of experience, AC employee with clinical experience or completion of a semester of healthcare curriculum.

　　Required Certifications:

　　Recommended Certifications:

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

　　Description

　　Primary Duties & Responsibilities

　　Care of the Patient

　　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.

　　Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines.

　　Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff.

　　Assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.

　　Communicates patient/family information to health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.

　　Practices universal precautions/isolation techniques according to hospital policy.

　　Recognizes unsafe and emergency situations and reacts appropriately.

　　2.Support Services

　　Assists with maintaining a clean orderly patient/department environment.

　　Acts as a courier between ancillary departments as needed to meet daily unit/department requirements.

　　Performs clerical duties as needed. (May include, but is not limited to, clean sheeting charts, stamping flowsheets, making up admission packets, answering the telephone).

　　3.Professional Performance

　　Practices cost effective use of supplies.

　　Utilizes available communication tools (staff meetings, bulletin boards) to remain informed.

　　Completes 4 hours per year of annual education requirements appropriate for practice area and role responsibilities.

　　Consistently demonstrates that new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice.

　　Shares knowledge with nursing staff and other members of the health care team.

　　ACH Behavioral Standards and Attendance

　　ACH team members are evaluated on these behavioral standards and attendance as part of the annual performance review.

　　1.Anticipate

　　Recognize others in need of assistance and offer help, even before requested.2.Appearance

　　Maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance.3.Be Friendly

　　Maintain a family-friendly attitude; smile, make eye contact and acknowledge others.4.Communicate

　　Communicate in a way that is caring, clear, concise and constructive.5.Confidentiality

　　Respect the confidentiality and privacy of others.6.Environment

　　Maintain a clean, safe, secure and comfortable environment.7.Quality

　　Do your job to the best of your ability; make things better.8.Respect

　　Treat our patients, families and each other with care, love and hope.9.Teamwork

　　Work together so that the needs of others are met.10.Attendance

　　Reports to work as scheduled.Education Requirements

　　Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

　　Note: If pursuing an RN degree, enrollment in a BSN program is preferred.

　　Experience Requirements

　　Required: 1 year total experience required

　　which includes 1 yea r of PCT, CNA, or Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting, OR current ACH employee with clinical experience, OR successful completion of 1 semester of healthcare curriculum, OR successful completion of ACH Pulse Center PCT training experienceCertification / License / Registry Requirements

　　Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

　　Skill Requirements

　　Required: Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

　　reading - simple

　　writing - simple

　　basic math skills.

　　Job-Specifi c Examinatio n Requirements

　　This position does not require any job-specific examinations.

　　Physica l Requirements

　　Reach with hands and arms Regularly

　　Sit Frequently

　　Stand Regularly

　　Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, or bend Regularly

　　Talk or hear Regularly

　　Taste or smell Frequently

　　Use hands to touch, handle, or feel Regularly

　　Walk Regularly

　　Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight

　　More than 100 pounds Frequently​ (Manage safely with assistance of equipment or another person)

　　This position may require a fitness for duty evaluation

　　Up to 10 pounds Regularly

　　Up to 100 pounds Frequently

　　​ (Manage safely with assistance of equipment or another person)

　　This position may require a fitness for duty evaluation

　　Up to 25 pounds Frequently

　　Up to 35 pounds Frequently

　　Up to 50 pounds Frequently

　　(Manage safely with assistance of equipment or another person)

　　Physical Environment

　　Blood or bodily fluid Regularly

　　Infectious disease Regularly

　　Inside Office Environment / conditions Regularly

　　Noise Level Moderate

　　Safety Sensitivity This position has been designated as safety sensitive. Required

　　Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

　　Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

　　Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

　　For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

　　Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

　　“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

　　“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

　　“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

　　“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

　　“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

　　Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.