PCT Med Surg
About The Position
Join our team as a night shift, PRN, Medical Surgical 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: The Patient Care Technician collaborates with licensed nurses to support the safe and compassionate delivery of patient care in a healing environment. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the PCT performs delegated tasks and demonstrates advanced skills in providing care to age-specific patient populations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of approved CNA/PCT certification program or enrolled as a student with less than one semester left in an approved certification program or 6 months of previous experience in a specialty tech position.
- For emergency room departments, an EMT Basic certification may substitute for CNA/PCT certification; paramedic license may fulfill certification requirements.
- Must maintain active certification in the State of Kansas.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
- Experience in Med-Surg Nursing or Emergency Room (ER) departments.
Responsibilities
- Recording data in accordance with policy
- Reporting patient observations and concerns
- Assisting with both clinical and non-clinical duties
- Obtaining vital signs
- Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Collecting lab specimens
- Supporting patient monitoring
- Completing advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations
Benefits
- career growth opportunities
- tuition assistance
- resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being
- paid time off
- comprehensive health benefits
- supportive, inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
