Summary
Location
Topeka
Type
full-time
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About this role
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Emergency Department Patient Care Tech in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:
Responsibilities
- The Patient Care Technician collaborates with licensed nurses to support the safe and compassionate delivery of patient care.
- Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the PCT performs delegated tasks and demonstrates advanced skills in providing care to age-specific patient populations.
- Responsibilities include recording data in accordance with policy, reporting patient observations and concerns, and assisting with both clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Key tasks involve obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, collecting lab specimens, and supporting patient monitoring.
- Completes advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations, enabling them to perform their job functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of approved CNA/PCT certification program or enrolled as a student with less than one semester left in an approved certification program or 6 months of previous experience in a specialty tech position.
- For emergency room departments, an EMT Basic certification or paramedic license may substitute for CNA/PCT certification
- Must maintain active certification in the State of Kansas.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
- Experience in Med-Surg Nursing or Emergency Room (ER) departments.
Other facts
About The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of high-quality, compassionate care. St. Francis hospital began serving its community in 1909 as the mission of a group of Catholic nuns who rose up to meet a need. Today, the hospital has 378 licensed beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community.
In 2017, through a partnership between Ardent Health Services and The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis embarked on a new era. Ardent is renowned for its outstanding record of community investment, leading edge technology, and health care achievements to the hospital’s management. The University of Kansas Health System is known for its medical and surgical advancements, quality of care, research, and expansive provider network. Both organizations are dedicated to building healthier communities through world-class health care.
With our new name we began a new chapter. One that celebrates and preserves this institution’s rich legacy while evolving to meet the challenges of today. With a shared commitment to quality and unwavering dedication to our patients, we endeavor to strengthen and grow the system for future generations.
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Technician collaborates with licensed nurses to support the safe and compassionate delivery of patient care. Key tasks include obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, collecting lab specimens, and supporting patient monitoring.
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