Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a full-time Emergency Department Patient Care Tech in Topeka. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential patient care, assist with daily living activities, and monitor vital signs under the supervision of nursing staff. The organization prioritizes a people-first environment, offering career growth opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to a legacy of compassionate healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and monitor vital signs.
• Perform technical procedures and document patient progress.
• Coordinate unit activities and engage in performance improvement.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA or PCT certification

EMT Basic or Paramedic Certification

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Emergency Department Patient Care Tech 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

• Perform a full range of patient care duties with advanced proficiency, under the general supervision of nursing and medical staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and other personal care needs.
• Monitor and document patient progress, vital signs, and measurements, reporting findings to Registered Nurses or medical staff as required.
• Collect lab specimens, draw blood, and provide patient transport and housekeeping support.
• Perform technical procedures such as feeding tube and catheter administration, suture/staple removal, extremity splinting, and ECGs as ordered.
• Assist with patient treatments, performing range of motion exercises, and recording intake/output measurements according to unit protocols.
• Coordinate unit activities by providing clerical and administrative support, while also engaging in performance improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of personal and departmental performance.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification program, or senior nursing student with less than one semester left in the nursing program.
• For emergency room departments, an EMT Basic certification or Paramedic Certification may substitute for a CNA/PCT certification.
• Maintain active certification in the State of Kansas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
• Preference will be given to those with an EMT Basic certification or Paramedic Certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
• Cross-trained and capable of performing multiple hospital services, roles, or functions.