Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Team-Based Care

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the care team under RN supervision. You will assist with delegated direct patient care, monitor conditions, document observations, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, ADL assistance, vital signs, and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff. A background in nursing education or MA/PCT programs is required or cert substitutions; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 professional caring theory and fosters compassionate patient relationships.
• Promotes a respectful environment, supports ethical practice, and encourages collaboration across teams.
• Mentors new PCTs and supports student knowledge and development.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Psychomotor skills

Educational participation

Education

First semester nursing program

MA/PCT program

Certification substitutions (CMA/CNA/RMA/EMT)

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the care team under RN supervision. You will assist with delegated direct patient care, monitor conditions, document observations, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, ADL assistance, vital signs, and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff. A background in nursing education or MA/PCT programs is required or cert substitutions; strong communication and