Patient Care Technician / PCT Clinical Decision - Ardent Health Services : Job Details

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Med Surg 5th floor Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Topeka, KS

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

* Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

* People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

* Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

* The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

* Under the general supervision of nursing and medical staff, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a full range of patient care duties with advanced proficiency.

* Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and other personal care needs.

* The PCT monitors and documents patient progress, vital signs, and measurements, reporting findings to Registered Nurses or medical staff as required.

* Additional duties include collecting lab specimens, drawing blood, and providing patient transport and housekeeping support.

* The PCT performs technical procedures such as feeding tube and catheter administration, suture/staple removal, extremity splinting, and ECGs as ordered.

* The role also includes assisting with patient treatments, performing range of motion exercises, and recording intake/output measurements according to unit protocols.

* The PCT coordinates unit activities by providing clerical and administrative support, while also engaging in performance improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of personal and departmental performance.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification program, or senior nursing student with less than one semester left in the nursing program.

* Must maintain active certification in the State of Kansas.

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

* Annual completion of training, education, and competencies for any additional duties required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

* 5 years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.

* Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.