Join our team as a day 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.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:
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.