Patient Care Tech

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Patient Care Tech in Liberty, MO. Under supervision, you will assist in patient care, unit secretary tasks, and nurse support across a busy inpatient unit.

You will perform clinical and non-clinical duties, maintain safety and infection control standards, document care, and communicate effectively with nurses and staff. Time type: Full time. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA license or completion of Gold Standard Intern Program preferred.
• Fundamentals of nursing courses helpful.
• Minimum 18 months in a relevant patient care role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfers and discharges including patient care prep and IV pump setup.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment, including infection control and equipment handling.
• Clean, store and organize supplies and equipment after use.
• Document daily patient care activities and vital signs.
• Take specimens to the Lab and label them accurately.
• Answer call lights promptly and communicate with nursing staff.
• Report changes in patient condition to the nurse or shift coordinator.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Emergency procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA license

Gold Standard Intern Program

Fundamentals of nursing courses

18+ months patient care experience

Job description

Patient Care Tech

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech (Inpatient) is cross-trained in the role of Unit Secretary and Unit Assistant/Nurse Tech. Based on the needs of the department, responsibilities are a combination of providing direct patient care and technical assistance to the nurse and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. The Patient Care Tech must have excellent communication skills. It is imperative that they are able to communicate effectively using tact and sensitivity. He/she must be self-motivated and able to work and make decisions with limited supervision, keeping others appropriately informed. It is important to have a strong knowledge of emergency procedures and be able to stay calm in stressful situations. The Patient Care Tech practices within the organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs all duties both clinical and non-clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information.


• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, changing out sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping down desk/nurses station.


• Upon discharge, clean white board, strip bed, remove equipment/supplies and properly store them.


• Maintains standards of care when completing and documenting daily duties, such as: hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and measuring intake and output.


• Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab, as indicated.


• Makes rounds on patients and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques.


• Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate staff person maintaining confidentiality.


• Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room.


• Communicates appropriate information to nurse and/or shift coordinator in a timely manner, i.e., physician phone calls, stat orders, critical results, patient needs, etc.


• Uses technology appropriately, whether entering data or securing data from the computer system.


• Accurately enters orders and charges into the computer system as appropriate.


• Managing one's own time and the time of others.


• Able to prioritize tasks.


• Self-motivated and able to make appropriate decisions regarding patient care.


• Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the nurse by following the patient safety goals of fall risk and skin monitoring.


• Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by the nurse.


• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program AND one of the following:


• Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program


• Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses


• Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-50116

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.