Acute Care PCT: Hands-On Inpatient Experience

Stormont-Vail HealthCare; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our Acute Care team across inpatient units. You will provide delegated patient care under supervision, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe environment for diverse patient populations.

This role offers growth through interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on clinical learning. Ideal candidates have completed a nursing program or MA/PCT training, with certifications possible as substitutes.

Qualifications

• Completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• Certification may substitute for education (CMA/MA, CNA, EMT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Implements care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates with care team to promote health and wellness.
• Communicates pertinent patient data to staff in a timely manner.
• Promotes infection prevention and hand hygiene in patient care areas.
• Assists with activities of daily living and records vital signs.
• Supports patient-centered care and ethics in practice.
• Mentors new PCTs and students to ensure enculturation and competency.

Skills

Patient care technique

Communication

Safety awareness

Education participation

Psychomotor skills

Education

Nursing program (first semester)

MA/PCT program

Certification substitution (CMA/CMA, CNA, EMT)

Job description

Stormont Vail HealthCare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our Acute Care team across inpatient units. You will provide delegated patient care under supervision, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe environment for diverse patient populations.

This role offers growth through interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on clinical learning. Ideal candidates have completed a nursing program or MA/PCT training, with certifications possible as substitutes.