Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS, seeks a night shift, full-time Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician (PCT). You will work with licensed nurses to deliver safe patient care, perform delegated tasks, and support data recording and reporting of observations.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs assistance, and lab specimen collection in a fast-paced hospital unit. You will be part of a patient-centered team focused on compassionate care, using advanced technology to support bedside

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA/PCT certification must be completed or in progress.
• KS state certification must be maintained.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with licensed nurses to deliver safe, compassionate patient care.
• Perform delegated tasks under supervision and demonstrate unit-based competencies.
• Record data in accordance with policy and report patient observations.
• Assist with clinical and non-clinical duties as assigned.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with ADLs (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Collect lab specimens and support patient monitoring.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/PCT certification

Active Kansas certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician (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:

• 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

• 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.
• For emergency room departments, an EMT Basic certification may substitute for CNA/PCT certification; paramedic license may fulfill certification requirements.
• 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.