Med/Surg & OB Patient Care Technician

Amberwell Health Hiawatha; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Health Hiawatha is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses, provide patient comfort, and help with admissions, discharges and transfers. The role includes maintaining sterile technique, performing hourly rounds, and supporting infection prevention measures throughout the unit.

You will contribute to a clean, safe patient environment and collaborate with the nursing team to ensure timely patient interventions, within scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• BLS certification required; may be earned during employment; NRP Essentials / RQI for OB PCT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse with maintaining patients' comfort, hygiene, and privacy.
• Document accurately in the EMR and monitor vital signs.
• Perform hourly rounding and report abnormal values or concerns.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers as directed.
• Ensure a clean, safe patient environment and manage supplies efficiently.
• Support OB ward clerk duties: answer phones, relay messages, file charts, and assist with postpartum education.

Skills

Communication skills

Infection control

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification

NRP Essentials / RQI for PCT in OB

Job description

Amberwell Health Hiawatha is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses, provide patient comfort, and help with admissions, discharges and transfers. The role includes maintaining sterile technique, performing hourly rounds, and supporting infection prevention measures throughout the unit.

You will contribute to a clean, safe patient environment and collaborate with the nursing team to ensure timely patient interventions, within scope of practice.