Patient Care Technician (PCT)- UH Truman Medical Center Med Surg 4 Blue (3 days/wk, 7p-7a)

University Health

20h•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! We are committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

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 the training requirements will be waived if an employee demonstrates competency in the content areas required by regulatory requirements; in the duties specific to their job and the patient population assigned; or meets one of the requirements as defined below:
Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or
Possesses current certification as a nursing assistant per Missouri state regulations; or
Has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, or surgical technician; or
Has documented experience as a nurse assistant in the past three (3) years; or 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.
If the above criteria are not met, the incumbent is prohibited from providing direct patient care to any acute care patients undergoing a procedure in the outpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by Nursing Leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide top-tier care to patients in an acute care setting.
Show off your technical skills—we’ll help you build them through formal training.
Work with a team of amazing nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care.
Perform your duties with pride, aligned with our high standards and mission to provide excellent healthcare.