Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) collaborates with licensed nurses to support safe, compassionate 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. The role includes recording data according to policy, reporting patient observations and concerns, and assisting with clinical and non-clinical duties. PCTs obtain vital signs, assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, collect laboratory specimens, and support patient monitoring. They also complete advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations to perform assigned job functions. This is a full-time, night-shift position with the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas. The campus has 378 licensed beds and has provided care since 1909.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved CNA/PCT certification program, or enrollment as a student with less than one semester remaining in an approved certification program, or six months of previous experience in a specialty technician position.
- Maintain active certification in the State of Kansas.
- Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
- Experience in Med-Surg Nursing or Emergency Room departments.
- For emergency room departments, EMT Basic certification may substitute for CNA/PCT certification; a paramedic license may fulfill certification requirements.
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 using advanced skills.
- Record data in accordance with policy and report patient observations and concerns.
- Assist with clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Obtain vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Collect laboratory specimens and support patient monitoring.
- Complete advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Resources supporting 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
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
