Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

Ardent Health Services; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS seeks an Evening Shift, full-time Emergency Department Patient Care Tech. The role works under licensed nurses to provide compassionate, safe care and supports various clinical and non-clinical duties.

Responsibilities include recording data, reporting observations, taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and collecting lab specimens while maintaining age-specific patient care competencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA/PCT certification program or enrollment in a certification program with less than one semester remaining.
• EMT Basic or paramedic license may substitute for CNA/PCT certification in ER.
• Must maintain active certification in Kansas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with licensed nurses to deliver safe patient care.
• Performs delegated tasks under supervision and demonstrates advanced skills.
• Records data per policy and reports patient observations.
• Obtains vital signs and assists with ADLs (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Collects lab specimens and supports patient monitoring.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/PCT certification or in certified program

EMT Basic or paramedic substitution

Active Kansas certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening 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

• The Patient Care Technician collaborates with licensed nurses to support the safe and compassionate delivery of patient care.
• 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.
• Completes advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations, enabling them to perform their job functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 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.
  • For emergency room departments, an EMT Basic certification or paramedic license may substitute for CNA/PCT certification
• 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.