About The Position
University Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Room at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The role provides hands-on care to patients in an acute care setting and works with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care. Formal training is available to help build technical skills. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with a listed schedule of 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. and varied work hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current BCLS certification upon hire; certification must remain current for continued employment.
- Meet Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training requirements, or demonstrate competency in required content areas and job- and patient-population-specific duties.
- Qualify for a stated UAP training exception: having been a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed the state licensure examination within the past three years; holding current certification as a nursing assistant under Missouri state regulations; having documented education as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, or surgical technician; having documented nurse assistant experience within the past three years or documented experience providing clinical care under supervision in a current healthcare setting; or having completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and awaiting licensure examination in the United States.
- UAPs from staffing agencies must comply with the position requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients in an acute care setting.
- Perform patient care duties in accordance with the organization’s standards and mission.
- Work with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient care.
Benefits
- Opportunities for learning and growth.
- Formal training to build technical skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
