Night Shift PCT - Clinical Decision Unit

UKHS St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a Night shift, full-time Clinical Decision Unit Patient Care Technician (PCT).

You will assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and support nursing staff with a range of clinical and clerical duties on a busy unit. A CNA/PCT certification and BLS are required, with cross-training across services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification program, or senior nursing student with less than one semester left in the nursing program.
• Must maintain active certification in the State of Kansas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role.
• Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained).

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily activities and ADLs.
• Observes patients' progress and reports to RN or medical staff; records vital signs and collects specimens.
• Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measures intake and output; assists with range of motion; draws blood.
• Assists in treatments and procedures (feeding tube, catheter, sutures) and performs ECGs as ordered.
• Coordinates daily unit activities and supports performance improvement efforts.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

ECG

ADL assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or PCT certification program

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a Night shift, full-time Clinical Decision Unit Patient Care Technician (PCT).

You will assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and support nursing staff with a range of clinical and clerical duties on a busy unit. A CNA/PCT certification and BLS are required, with cross-training across services.