Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Clinics

Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Clinics

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Closing Date: 02/10/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff – Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department: ICE | NUSL Neurology Center OP C

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs patient care tasks and duties that do not require a license. The PCT is a trained member of the unit-based team who supports the ongoing delivery of care as identified by the multidisciplinary patient management team in UAMS Neuroscience Clinics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• CPR Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of patient care technician course within 3 months of hire.
• Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman.
• Patient care experience in an acute/outpatient care setting.

The Patient Care Technician works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse(s) and performs tasks and duties that do not require a license, professional judgment or intervention. The PCT must pass the required competencies and works within the Department of Nursing standards. The PCT adheres to UAMS clinical programs, policies, procedures, standards, and guest care guidelines.

• Obtains patient report and maintains ongoing communication with RN regarding patient care/changes in condition; informs nurse of patient requests or complaints.
• Carries out the Plan of Care for patients using a multidisciplinary approach as delegated by the Team Leader.
• Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.
• Accepts directions from RN(s) and team members.
• Follows through on delegated patient care activities.
• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with activities (ambulation, up in chair, turn and reposition).
• Documents all patient care activities/tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, I/O's accurately and timely and per unit and department standards.
• Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems.
• Serves as a resource person to support department members in performance of duties.
• Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Stand:
  Frequently
• Sit:
  Occasionally
• Walk:
  Frequently
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead:
  Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel:
  Frequently
• Talk:
  Continuously
• Hear:
  Continuously
• Taste or smell:
  Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically:
  Continuously

Commensurate with education and experience.

Proof of Veteran Status, Resume.

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check { уществ???