Saline Memorial Hospital - 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015
Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg
Job Type: Full Time, Nights
Schedule: 3 x 12 - 7pm - 7am - Weekends May Vary
Your experience matters:
Saline is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a
diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are
driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide
exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Technician joining our team,
you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication
will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team:
Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on
teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. Staff members support one
another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works
together to provide safe, high-quality care.
How you'll contribute:
A Patient Care Technician who excels in this role:
* Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital
signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output
recording.
* Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating,
toileting, ambulation).
* Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional
findings to nursing staff.
* Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
* Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall
department throughput.
* Documents care and activities per unit standards.
* Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement
and required education.
Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal
supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of
multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak);
ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard
entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional
sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth
perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to
biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequently.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym
memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount
programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for:
Education: High School diploma preferred.
(6 months of healthcare experience)
License: SRNA or EMT preferred.
Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.
Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by
emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET [Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET]
More about Saline Health System
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to
providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine,
heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more.
The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of
the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail
used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the
Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery
and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.