Critical Care Patient Care Technician

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the care delivery team under the direction of a Registered Nurse, providing delegated, direct patient care and documenting observations to ensure a safe, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, assistance with activities of daily living, measurement of vital signs, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote health and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician certification may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Experience in an office, hospital, or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate identified plan through care team to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate pertinent data and information to staff in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through standard precautions and proper hand hygiene.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living and accurately record vital signs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Documentation of observations

Education

First semester of nursing program completed

Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program completed

Certification substitutions acceptable (CMA, CMA, CNA, EMT, PCT)

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the care delivery team under the direction of a Registered Nurse, providing delegated, direct patient care and documenting observations to ensure a safe, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, assistance with activities of daily living, measurement of vital signs, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote health and continuity of care.