Healthcare Tech

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Healthcare Tech I (PRN) in Olathe. This role supports perioperative and procedural services by assisting with activities of daily living, transport, room turnover, and basic nursing tasks under RN supervision.

You will participate in patient monitoring, documentation, and safety procedures, including fall prevention and infection control, while maintaining a compassionate, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months experience as transporter, orderly or nursing assistant preferred.
• Acute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy preferred.
• BLS Certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing skills and patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient mobility.
• Record intake/output, monitor vital signs and patient condition.
• Record keeping in O2, I&O and clinical notes accurately.
• Handle patient transport, room turnover and supply stocking.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized patient rooms and environment.

Skills

Nursing basics

Vital signs

Patient transport

ADLs assistance

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position TitleHealthcare TechVaries - PRNOlathe HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Health Care Technician I is an unlicensed staff member in Perioperative and Procedural Services who is accountable to/completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner with excellent customer service at all times; demonstrates competencies in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsProvides basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: - ADLs - Finger stick blood glucose - 12 Lead EKG - Recording intake and output - Collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens - Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc. - Emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies - Bladder Scanning - Obtains height and weight - Patient transport - Room turnover and stocking - Patient monitoring device placementDocuments in O2 all tasks, I&O, etc.Maintains neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk Interventions as appropriate including but not limited to, rounding on patients, answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit.Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions and isolation principles.Care for patients in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions, and isolation principles.Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected results, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity to redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Graduate or GED6 months of experience as a transporter, orderly or nursing assistantPreferred Education and ExperienceAcute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy.Required Licensure and CertificationBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Knowledge RequirementsProficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook.Data entry skills.Time Type:Part timeJob Requisition ID:R-58624Important information for you to know as you apply:The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail] .Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.