Patient Care Technician - Float Pool: Medical​/Surgical and Critical Care

Overview

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Closing Date: 04/04/2026

Type of Position: Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: 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

Summary of

Job Duties:

Schedule:

Full Time

Available

Shifts:

Days-Nights-Alternating Weekends/Holidays-Occasional Weekends

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs patient care tasks and duties which 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 Float Pool.

Float Pool:
Medical/Surgical and Critical Care. These individual Float Pools are units with no physical boundaries, but still maintain the integrity of each specialized team. The FP techs have the opportunity to work on all of the medical/surgical and critical care areas.

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. to waist height
• 1 year of patient care experience in an acute care setting

Preferred:

• Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman

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

• Obtains patient report and has ongoing communication with R.N. regarding patient care/changes in condition; informs nurse of patient requests or complaints
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed
• Carries out the Plan of Care for Patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach as Delegated by Team Leader
• Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care
• Accepts directions from R.N.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 resources person to support department members in performance of duties
• Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention
• May perform other duties as assigned

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically

Frequent Physical Activity: Stand, Walk, Talk, Use hands to touch, handle or feel

Occasional Physical Activity: Sit, Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements:
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