Patient Care Technician Med Surgical

Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Patient Care Technician in a leading medical center. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, assisting nursing staff in various tasks, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients. You'll engage in essential activities such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and providing support for daily living needs. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a diverse workplace, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to provide exceptional healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Referral services for child and elder care

Colleague recognition program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must attend mandatory orientation combining in-person and online sessions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in nursing care plans by providing direct and indirect patient care.
• Assists patients with daily living activities and mobility.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Mobility Assistance

Communication Skills

Education

CNA Certification

Fundamentals of Nursing Course

Kansas CNA Training Program

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Patient Care Technician Med Surgical opening with Overland Park Regional Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Overland Park Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Patient Care Technician Med Surgical for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What you will do in this role:

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

What qualifications you will need:

• Kansas CNA Training Program, preferred. 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
• CNA certification with the state or Fundamentals of Nursing Course at accredited school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), required.
• Must attend mandatory orientation that combines in-person sessions, online modules, and clinical preceptorship to provide well-rounded preparation. The program typically spans 3 to 5 weeks, with the exact duration tailored to each individual's prior experience and certification level.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women's & Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies. Our hospital has an antepartum unit, a labor and delivery unit, and a Level III NICU. We have four emergency rooms, including a dedicated Pediatric emergency room and two freestanding ERs located in Olathe and Shawnee. Each year our colleagues treat over 45,000 patients. Caring for patients is more than a job for us, it's our mission and our calling. OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician Med Surgical opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.