Patient Care Technician - Cath Lab/IR - PT - Night

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a patient care support role to be part of the care delivery team. You will assist under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care and ensure a safe environment for assigned patients while documenting completed work and observed changes.

The position emphasizes teamwork, infection prevention, and adherence to sterile and non-sterile procedures, with opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary care and department

Qualifications

• Successful completion of first semester in an accredited nursing program or completion of a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• Certification substitutions allowed include PCTC/AMCA/MA/RNA/EMT as applicable in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering delegated direct patient care under RN direction.
• Maintain safe patient environment and document care performed.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the RN.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to support planned care.
• Perform or assist with ADLs, vital signs, weight, and measurements.
• Assist with laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic procedures as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Team participation

Education

Nurse aide/certified program

First semester nursing/medical assistant

Tools

Vital signs

Oxygen delivery

Job description

Topeka, Kansas, United States

Sep 22, 2026

Position Status:

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)

24

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 his/her 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 he/she completes; 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)

Knowledge of the correct set up for Oxygen delivery and safety, and vital sign monitors necessary for patient care during transport. (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

First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

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 timley 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.

Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions. Performs age-specific EKGs, in OP Clinic and Cath Lab & IR. Schedule patient appointments.

Meets the needs of any patient in the department.

Applies proper techniques with simple dressing changes. Maintains and follows proper procedure for sterile technique on dressing changes.

Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained.

Participates in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities. Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements.

Assist the Cath Lab & IR team with turnover between procedures and follow the proper procedure for sterile technique upon opening sterile packs and items designated by the RN and Technologist.

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

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 others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour

Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour

Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour

Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour

Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour

Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour

Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour

Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour

Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour

Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour

Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

Stormont Vail Health

Working together to improve the health of the community.

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated healthcare system in northeast Kansas, offering comprehensive medical services through a hospital and multiple specialty clinics for over 130 years.

Grant - Kansas Department of Commerce$217.9K