Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department - Lakewood Medical Center (FT 6:45am-7:15pm)

University Health • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

University Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department at Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The position provides hands-on care to patients in an acute care setting and works with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care. Technical skills are supported through formal training, and duties are performed in accordance with the organization’s standards and mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current BCLS certification upon hire, maintained for continued employment.
• Meet Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training requirements, or demonstrate competency in required content, job duties, and the assigned patient population.
• Qualify for a stated UAP training exception: be a professional or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed the state licensure examination within the past three years; hold current nursing assistant certification under Missouri regulations; have documented education as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, or surgical technician; have documented nurse assistant experience within the past three years or documented supervised clinical-care experience in a current healthcare setting; or have completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and be awaiting the licensure examination in the United States.
• Staffing-agency UAPs must comply with the position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in an acute care setting.
• Work with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient care.
• Perform duties in accordance with University Health’s standards and mission.

Benefits

• Opportunities for learning and growth.
• Formal training to develop technical skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED