Patient Care Technician Surg Amb Prep Recovery

HCA Healthcare•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of the collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient served. The role supports patient preparation and recovery in the surgical ambulatory setting. It includes assisting with mobility, transfers, and comfort; providing non-medicated care; and maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked patient and common areas. The PCT also manages supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness, and communicates with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality. Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital with medical and health clinic services, including women's services, emergency and trauma care, stroke services, orthopedics, and specialty care. It is one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Education in Lieu of Credential, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or a certificate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
No experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support care and recovery.
Provide non-medicated care, including dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
Keep patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked.
Manage supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
Communicate kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.
Support Registered Nurses with hands-on patient care, monitoring conditions, and carrying out care plans.
Assist patients with vital signs, mobility, and personal care.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Financial wellbeing counseling, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, and rollover support.