Patient Care Technician / PCT Med Surg
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports the safe and compassionate delivery of patient care in a healing environment, collaborating with licensed nurses and performing delegated tasks under a licensed nurse’s supervision. The role provides care to age-specific patient populations and includes recording data according to policy, reporting patient observations and concerns, and assisting with clinical and non-clinical duties. Key activities include obtaining vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, collecting lab specimens, and supporting patient monitoring. The PCT also completes advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations to perform assigned job functions. This is a full-time, day-shift Medical Surgical position in Topeka, Kansas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved CNA/PCT certification program, enrollment as a student with less than one semester remaining in an approved certification program, or six months of previous experience in a specialty tech position.
- 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 before providing direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
- Experience in Med-Surg Nursing or Emergency Room departments.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with licensed nurses to support safe and compassionate patient care.
- Perform delegated tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Provide care to age-specific patient populations.
- Record data in accordance with policy and report patient observations and concerns.
- Assist with clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Obtain vital signs and support patient monitoring.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Collect lab specimens.
- Complete advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness, education, and financial well-being resources
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Supportive, inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
