Night Shift PCT - Clinical Decision Unit Care Tech

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 support patients with daily activities and monitor their condition under nursing supervision.

Candidates must have a CNA or PCT certification, maintain Kansas certification, and obtain BLS within 14 days. Experience in acute or long-term care and phlebotomy skills are a plus.

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 and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained and cross competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function).

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other 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 and records intake/output and assists with range of motion; performs ECGs as ordered.
• Assists with treatments and procedures (e.g., feeding tube, catheter, sutures) as directed.
• Coordinates daily unit activities and supports performance improvement efforts.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma

CNA or PCT certification

Active KS certification

Tools

ECG equipment

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 support patients with daily activities and monitor their condition under nursing supervision.

Candidates must have a CNA or PCT certification, maintain Kansas certification, and obtain BLS within 14 days. Experience in acute or long-term care and phlebotomy skills are a plus.