Patient Care Technician - Admissions Pending - FT - Night

Stormont-Vail HealthCare; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont-Vail HealthCare in Topeka, KS seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist the care team under RN supervision. You will provide delegated patient care interventions, monitor patients, document observations, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

If you are enrolled in a nursing or medical assisting program, or hold a related certification, you may join a team that values patient-centered care and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or completed nursing or cert program.
• Experience in clinical or office settings preferred.
• Demonstrates safety and infection control awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with delegated patient care interventions.
• Document care provided and report changes to RN.
• Support daily workflow with clerical skills.
• Maintain patient safety and provide clean environment.
• Assist with ADLs and vital signs as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

First semester nursing program

Medical Assistant program

Certification substitute acceptable

Job description

Position Status

• Full time Shift:
• 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)
• Hours per week: 36
• Job Information
• Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for their assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN; to document the work that they complete; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse.

Education Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or
• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician certification may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA Or an active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required

What you will do

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL'S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
• Delivers care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentors PCT's new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
• Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with oth