Night Shift PCT: Compassionate Team Player

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician for a part-time, 12-hour night shift in Topeka, KS. The role assists the Registered Nurse with delegated patient care and supports a safe, efficient clinical workflow.

Responsibilities include ADL assistance, vital signs, wound care, infection prevention, and accurate documentation, all while upholding patient-centered care and safety standards within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician certification may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL'S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
• Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentors PCT's new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
• Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Education participation

Psychomotor skills

Education

First semester in accredited nursing program

Medical assistant or patient care technician program

Certification substitution allowed for education

Job description

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician for a part-time, 12-hour night shift in Topeka, KS. The role assists the Registered Nurse with delegated patient care and supports a safe, efficient clinical workflow.

Responsibilities include ADL assistance, vital signs, wound care, infection prevention, and accurate documentation, all while upholding patient-centered care and safety standards within a collaborative care team.