Patient Care Technician, Inpatient Rehabilitation

National Park Medical Center, a 163-bed full-service hospital in Hot Springs, AR, is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Inpatient Rehabilitation unit. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. This is a full-time day shift position.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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 such as bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, and ambulation
• Observe and promptly report abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas
• Manage the tech desk and support nursing and physician staff with overall department throughput
• Document care and activities per unit standards
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in performance improvement and required education

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment
• Rapid learning and ability to navigate multiple software systems
• Effective English communication (read, write, and speak)
• Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• SRNA (State Registered Nurse Assistant) or EMT certification
• Handle with Care certification

Schedule

• Full-time day shift
• In-person position

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Bank for full-time employees
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (100% paid by the company)
• Employee Assistance Program for mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
• Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. This is a non-exempt position.