Patient Care Technician

University of Arkansas System

Patient Care Technician performing support tasks and duties at UAMS Neuroscience Clinics. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient care and documentation.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Patient Care Technician (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.
The PCT works under the direct supervision of the R.N. 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School, GED or formal educational equivalent.
Health Care Experience.
Patient Care Experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant or Military Corpsman.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient Care Technician CourseVital Signs MonitoringADL AssistanceDocumentation of Patient Care ActivitiesGrooming and Oral Hygiene Assistance

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicAccountabilityEffective Communication

Certifications

Certified Nursing AssistantMilitary Corpsman