Patient Care Tech / PCT Chemotherapy

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS seeks a day shift, full-time Chemotherapy Patient Care Tech (PCT) to support nursing in delivering patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses, data recording, and ensuring patient safety in a healing environment. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completes an approved CNA/PCT program or is near completion, holds Kansas certification, and will obtain BLS within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA/PCT certification program or enrollment with less than one semester left.
• Active Kansas certification is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with licensed nurses to deliver safe, compassionate patient care.
• Under supervision, perform delegated tasks and advanced skills for age-specific patients.
• Record data per policy, report observations, and assist in clinical and non-clinical duties.
• Obtain vital signs, assist with ADLs (bathing, dressing, feeding), collect lab specimens, and support monitoring.
• Complete unit-based competencies and validations as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Data recording

Team collaboration

Education

CNA/PCT certification program

Student with <1 semester left

6 months of prior tech experience

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Chemotherapy Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician collaborates with licensed nurses to support the safe and compassionate delivery of patient care in a healing environment.
• Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the PCT performs delegated tasks and demonstrates advanced skills in providing care to age-specific patient populations.
• Responsibilities include recording data in accordance with policy, reporting patient observations and concerns, and assisting with both clinical and non-clinical duties.
• Key tasks involve obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, collecting lab specimens, and supporting patient monitoring.
• In addition to proficiency in general areas of practice, the PCT completes advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations, enabling them to perform their job functions as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA/PCT certification program or enrolled as a student with less than one semester left in an approved certification program or 6 months of previous experience in a specialty tech position.
• 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.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
• Experience in Med-Surg Nursing or Emergency Room (ER) departments.