Patient Care Tech - Emergency Department

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the Emergency Department. This night shift, full-time role combines direct patient care with unit secretary/nurse tech support, using clear communication and calm decision-making under pressure.

Under RN supervision, responsibilities include patient care tasks, data entry, rounds, and coordinating with staff to ensure safety and efficiency. Prior CNA or emergency care training is required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED or currently enrolled in a high school or GED program.
• Must have CNA license or completed unlicensed personnel training, or fundamentals of nursing courses, or emergency medical technician / medical assistant / surgical technician training.
• Minimum 18 months in a relevant patient care role.
• Employees hired before 12/20/2025 are not required to be a high school graduate, GED, CNA license, or complete the Gold Standard Intern Program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for admission, transfers and discharges including securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by cleaning equipment, infection control, reporting damaged equipment, changing sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping desk/nurses station.
• Records daily duties such as hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and intake/output; transports specimens to Lab as indicated.
• Makes rounds and answers call lights promptly with excellent customer service; reports changes in patient condition confidentially.
• Introduces self to patient and family; communicates information to nurse and shift coordinator; handles physician calls and critical results.
• Uses technology for data entry and data retrieval; enters orders and charges accurately.
• Manages time, prioritizes tasks, and makes decisions regarding patient care.
• Contributes to plan of care under nurse direction, following fall risk and skin monitoring goals.
• Performs clinical, technical competencies of the assigned unit.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work with limited supersion

Emergency procedures knowledge

Calm under stress

Education

High School Graduate or GED

CNA license or unlicensed personnel training

Fundamentals of nursing courses

Emergency medical technician / medical assistant / surgical technician

18 months in a relevant patient care role

Job description

Position Title

Patient Care Tech - Emergency Department

Nights - Full Time

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

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.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

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 an unlicensed personnel training program
  • Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
  • Has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, or surgical technician
  • Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role
• Employees hired prior to 12/20/2025 are not required to be a high school graduate, have a GED, have a CNA license, or complete the Gold Standard Intern Program.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Time Type:

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply:

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. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail] .

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