Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department - Truman Medical Center (FT 10 am - 10 pm)

University Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our awesome team at University Health as a Patient Care Technician! If you’re excited about providing hands-on care, learning new skills, and being part of a fun and dynamic team, we want YOU! This role involves providing top-tier care to patients in an acute care setting, utilizing technical skills that will be developed through formal training. You will work collaboratively with a team of nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care, performing duties with pride and aligning with the organization's high standards and mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current BCLS certification when hired; certification must be kept current for continued employment.
• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training or waived if competency is demonstrated in required content areas, specific job duties, and assigned patient population, or meets one of the following requirements:
• Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years.
• Possesses current certification as a nursing assistant per Missouri state regulations.
• Has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, or surgical technician.
• Has documented experience as a nurse assistant in the past three (3) years.
• Has documented experience in a current healthcare setting providing clinical care under supervision.
• Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.
• UAP’s from staffing agencies shall comply with the position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-tier care to patients in an acute care setting.
• Utilize technical skills, with training provided.
• Work with a team of nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care.
• Perform duties with pride, aligned with high standards and the mission to provide excellent healthcare.

What This Job Offers

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