Patient Care Technician - Medical Oncology Clinic

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Medical Oncology Clinic at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences works under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses to provide essential patient care support. This is a regular, full-time day shift position in an outpatient clinical setting focused on oncology patients.

As a PCT, you will perform clinical tasks that do not require a nursing license or professional judgment. You will work collaboratively with the nursing team and interdisciplinary care providers to support patient care delivery, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure patients receive appropriate comfort and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as directed
• Carry out the Plan of Care for patients using a multidisciplinary approach as delegated by the team leader
• Communicate effectively with team members to facilitate patient care
• Accept directions from RNs and team members and follow through on delegated patient care activities
• Provide appropriate grooming, oral hygiene, and comfort measures
• Assist patients with activities including ambulation, positioning in chair, turning, and repositioning
• Document all patient care activities, tasks, vital signs, activities of daily living (ADL), wave tests, and intake and output (I&O) accurately and timely per unit and department standards
• Assist patients and visitors with information and solutions to problems
• Serve as a resource person to support department members in performance of duties
• Notify appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a patient care technician course within 3 months of hire
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow oral instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Strong work ethics and accountability
• Ability to lift 100 lbs to waist height

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

This position requires constant physical activity including feeling, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manipulating items with fingers (including keyboarding), pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, and walking.

Schedule

• Day shift
• Regular full-time position

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. This is a benefits-eligible position offering:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement with 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 main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Annual TB screening
• Criminal background check
• Substance abuse testing
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Deadline: October 25, 2026