Patient Care Tech / PCT Recovery

UKHS St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a Day Shift, full-time Recovery Room Patient Care Technician (PCT).

The PCT supports licensed nurses in delivering safe, compassionate care and performs delegated tasks under supervision, including vital signs, ADLs, and specimen collection. Responsibilities emphasize recording data, reporting observations, and maintaining unit-based competencies to excel in the role; prior CNA/PCT certification or EMT Basic

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.
• For ER departments, 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with licensed nurses to support safe, compassionate patient care.
• Under supervision of a licensed nurse, performs delegated tasks and advanced skills in patient care.
• Record data in accordance with policy, report patient observations and concerns, and assist with clinical and non-clinical duties.
• Obtain vital signs, assist with ADLs (bathing, dressing, feeding), collect lab specimens, and support patient monitoring.
• Complete advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations to perform assigned job functions.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/PCT certification program

EMT Basic substitution acceptable

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Recovery Room Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Topeka, Kansas.

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.
  
  
  • 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.