Patient Care Technician Ortho Trauma

HCA Healthcare • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the collaborative nursing team who supports Registered Nurses by providing hands-on, non-medicated patient care and helping maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The role assists with patients’ daily needs, supports monitoring and care plans, and helps promote comfort, dignity, and recovery. The position is in the Ortho Trauma area at Research Medical Center.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Missouri CNA certification or completion of the 5-week PCT Essentials training program, which combines classroom instruction and preceptorship.
• No prior 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 care and help monitor patients’ conditions and carry out care plans.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, 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, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed