Patient Care Tech-Student

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

On-site program

Job summary

NKCHealth is offering a paid Patient Care Tech training program on site, designed to train participants to start a career as a Patient Care Tech. Start date is Monday, November 30th 2026, with 100% attendance required and an 18-month work commitment after completion. The program includes classroom training followed by clinical instruction on acute care.

Internal candidates and teamwork are emphasized. Participants will learn to provide patient care, work with nurses, obtain vital signs, document

Qualifications

• Internal NKCHealth candidates only: 180 days in current role.
• Must demonstrate positive attitude and teamwork.
• Ability to learn quickly in a hospital setting.
• Willing to go above and beyond job description.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care such as ambulation, bathing, toileting.
• Support nurses and care team with daily tasks.
• Document patient vital signs accurately.
• Respond promptly to call systems to assist patients.

Skills

Patient care

Team player

Positive attitude

Fast learner

Willing to go above and beyond

Job description

Summary

AtNKCHealth we empower our employees to make decisions and challenge them to explore ways to advance patient care. We work hard to create a hospital-wide culture of respect and collaboration. No matter what your role, you are vital to our success. We encourage you to build great working relationships and to take advantage of opportunities to achieve your professional goals. We offer acompetitive compensation package and generous benefits.

Engaged and challenged…NKCHealth is excited to offer our Patient Care Tech trainingprogram. Are you interested in working directly with patients in the hospital? Do you have a great customer service attitude? Are you a good team player?

NKCHealthcampus will host a paidPCTprogram designed to train participants to start a career as a Patient Care Tech. Theprogramconsists of classroom training immediately followed by clinical instruction. During the paid training course, you will learn how to:

• Provide patient care, such as ambulation, bathing and toileting
• Work closely with nurses and other members of the care team
• Obtain vital signs
• Safely transfer patients
• Accurately document patient vital signs and verify patient information
• Support patient needs through timely response to call systems

Required Qualifications

• Internal candidates: Employed with NKC Health for at least 180 days and be in good standing in your department and will be subject to all internal transfer policies.
• Employees who have current progressive discipline within the last 12-month period will only be considered if the hiring panel is willing to interview the candidate.
• Positive attitude
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Willing to go above and beyond the job description

Program Information

• Start date:Monday, November 30th 2026.
• 100% attendance required
• 18 month work commitment once you have completed theprogram

Length ofprogram: 175hrs

• Combination of Clinical Classroom
• On site Acute Care clinical instruction