Night-Shift Patient Care Technician: Essential Support

Stormont-Vail-Health-; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist Registered Nurses in delivering direct patient care during the night shift. You will contribute to a safe environment, perform delegated tasks, document observations, and monitor patients under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, ADL assistance, data collection (vital signs, weight, height), and compassionate patient interaction within a patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competency in psychomotor skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to promote health and wellness.
• Communicate pertinent data relative to the patient in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention and standard precautions.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) and accurate measurements (weight, height, vitals).
• Support patient care environment and report changes to the RN.
• Deliver care aligned with Stormont Vail Health nursing practice model.
• Mentor new PCTs and students to ensure enculturation and competence.

Skills

Patient care techniques

Communication with healthcare team

Safety procedures

Documentation best practices

Education

Nursing program (1st semester)

Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program

Clinical/Medical certifications substituted education

Job description

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist Registered Nurses in delivering direct patient care during the night shift. You will contribute to a safe environment, perform delegated tasks, document observations, and monitor patients under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, ADL assistance, data collection (vital signs, weight, height), and compassionate patient interaction within a patient-centered care model.