You’re ready to make a difference—and at Baptist Health, we’re ready to help you do it. As Arkansas’ most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer endless opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career that lasts. Whether you’re working behind the scenes as a lab technician, exploring radiology as an MRI, Ultrasound, or Echo Tech, or providing direct care as a nurse, respiratory therapist, or Patient Care Technician, you’ll play a vital role in caring for others. Prefer a non-clinical path? We have career opportunities in critical support roles too.
No matter which path you take, you'll be part of a team that embraces both innovation and Christian compassion—driving progress while staying true to our mission. With a strong foundation of support, training, and technology, we’re here to help you thrive—so you can focus on building your skills, growing your career, and creating the life you’ve been dreaming of.
For You. For Life.
Ready to gain real-world experience in healthcare? Baptist Health’s paid, nine-week Summer Internship offers hands-on projects and professional development for students interested in roles such as Accounting, HR, IT, Marketing, Community Health, and more. This is a great opportunity to build essential skills, expand industry knowledge, and make an impact at one of Arkansas’ largest and most respected healthcare organizations. Act fast—applications close March 20, 2025! Apply now.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to helping you succeed. That’s why our Fellowship Program offers extended, hands-on training in your chosen specialty. With expert mentorship and advanced experience, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and support to thrive in your career.
Explore the specialty of Emergency Nursing through our ED Fellowship. The program is designed to assist you in achieving the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to gain confidence in the emergency department and ensure the safety and quality of emergent patient care. The fellowship is structured around a standardized framework of blended learning strategies and unit-based precepted orientation, based on the principles of adult learning theory and active learning methodologies. At Baptist Health, we center our fellowship program around the orientee and orientation, aligning with the Mission, Vision, and Philosophy of the Baptist Health System.
The fellowship will meet daily for two weeks from 08:30-17:00. During this time, you will learn focused assessment and required interventions.
Monthly, the fellowship group will meet for education, simulation, debriefing, and questions. Learning needs are reviewed, identified, and clinical activities are focused on addressing those needs.
Upon completion of orientation, the orientation manual will be jointly completed by the Manager/Supervisor and the Educator (if applicable) and reviewed with the orientee.
The ED Fellowship will be one year in length, featuring monthly meetings with coordinators and educators.
Explore the specialty of Emergency Nursing through our ED Fellowship. The program is designed to assist you in achieving the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to gain confidence in the emergency department and ensure the safety and quality of emergent patient care. The fellowship is structured around a standardized framework of blended learning strategies and unit-based precepted orientation, based on the principles of adult learning theory and active learning methodologies. At Baptist Health, we center our fellowship program around the orientee and orientation, aligning with the Mission, Vision, and Philosophy of the Baptist Health System.
A 22-week program, including a schedule of five 8-hour days with ongoing evaluations to include didactic lectures, simulation lab, clinical assessments, written exams and job shadowing
The Perioperative RN Fellowship at Baptist Health-LR enhances the knowledge and skills of newly hired RNs for the safety of surgical patients. It follows a standardized framework, combining adult learning theory and active methodologies, with a focus on the orientee and alignment with Baptist Health's Mission, Vision and Philosophy. The orientation pathway at our facility is the roadmap for the orientation process.
It sets the minimum standards for all circulating nurses and adopts a team approach with the orientee, preceptor, manager and educator. It tracks competence and learning needs to ensure the orientee becomes safe, competent and knowledgeable during orientation.
A 22-week program, including a schedule of five 8-hour days with ongoing evaluations to include didactic lectures, simulation lab, clinical assessments, written exams and job shadowing
The Women's Health Fellowship Program at Baptist Health provides specialized training through two distinct tracks: the Perinatal RN Fellowship, focused on labor and delivery, and the Neonatal RN Fellowship, designed for nurses entering the NICU.
Perinatal RN Fellowship: A one-year program designed for new graduates or those transitioning into labor and delivery. It includes didactic lectures, clinical assessments, simulation labs, case studies, mentorship, and performance improvement projects to support skill development in prenatal care.
Neonatal RN Fellowship: Tailored for new graduates or nurses entering the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), this program combines four days of in-class instruction, hands-on simulations, and 18 specialized lectures to equip RNs with the skills and confidence needed for neonatal care.
Our Transition to Practice Program is designed to bridge the gap between academics and real-world nursing, helping you develop critical thinking skills, enhance your clinical expertise, and build confidence in patient care.
After graduation, this six-month program includes:
Four classes to reinforce keynursing concepts
A guided clinical experiencewith a dedicated preceptor
An evidence-based project todeepen your understanding of best practices
Program completion and clinicalladder advancement to recognize your growth
Transitioning to practice is a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. This program gives you the time, guidance, and experience to grow your skills and step into your career with confidence.
Click on each starting point below to see a potential career pathway!
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Mental Health Technician
Psych NR
Medical Social Worker
Psychiatric Therapist
Scrub Tech Student
Surgical Technologist
OR Apprenticeship
OR Tech I
OR Tech II
Lab Assistant
Medical Lab Technologist
Medical Technologist
Patient Care Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
PCT RN Student
Non-Registered Tech
Extern
Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Nurse
Registered Nurse
MRI Radiologic Technician
Ultrasound Radiologic Technician
Special Procedures Tech (IVR & Cath Lab)
Echo Tech
Respiratory Tech
Certified or Registered Respiratory Tech
Patient Care Associate
Non-Registered Tech
MRI Radiologic Technician
Ultrasound Radiologic Technician
Special Procedures Tech (IVR & Cath Lab)
Echo Tech
Respiratory Tech
Certified or Registered Respiratory Tech
As part of Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, Baptist Health College Little Rock (BHCLR) offers a variety of programs for those ready to launch a rewarding healthcare career, providing education and mentorship rooted in excellence and Christian compassion.
The 10 Programs of Study include:
The Accelerated Track is a one year program for LPNs and Certified Paramedics. The Accelerated Track coordinates with Arkansas Tech University, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas Fayetteville so that graduates from our program can seamlessly complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Nurses provide and direct others in the provision of nursing care to patients in inpatient, outpatient, clinic and community healthcare settings. Nurses work closely with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment, and aid in health maintenance.
Using radioactive materials, Nuclear Medicine Technologists visualize functioning organs.
Occupational therapy assistants make a difference in people’s lives by helping them be as independent as possible when physical, psychological, or social challenges prevent them from doing everyday things that give their lives meaning. They work with clients from newborn to older adults in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and nursing homes.
Patient Care Technicians, or PCTs, work under the supervision of nurses, advanced practice personnel, and physicians to provide direct patient care of basic needs, draw labs, and perform electrocardiograms.
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse provides direct patient bedside care such as personal hygiene, treatments, and medication administration.
Radiographers are medical professionals responsible for performing diagnostic x-ray examinations using ionizing radiation.
Sleep Technology, also called Polysomnographic (PSG) Technology, is an allied health specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. PSG techs operate a variety of electronic monitoring devices, record brain (EEG) and cardiac (ECG) activity, breathing, blood oxygen levels, muscle activity, eye movements, and other physiological events during a sleep study. Most Sleep Techs work overnight shifts and are responsible for providing all patient care associated with the outpatient procedure.
Working as part of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a surgeon or registered nurse, the surgical technologist anticipates the needs of the surgeon, utilizes surgical equipment, and provides for the needs of the patient and surgical team.
Ready to take the next step? Click here to learn more about BHCLR and start your journey today!
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