Patient Care Technician - NICU - FT - Day

stormontvail; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a NICU Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team in Topeka, KS. The role supports NICU care, including sterile procedures, IV care, lab draws, infant feedings, and transport team support.

You will ensure admission rooms are prepared and assist with stocking to support the team. Qualification requirements include completing at least the first semester of an accredited nursing program or a Medical Assistant/PCT program, with substitution allowed for certain

Qualifications

• Completion of first nursing program semester is required.
• A Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program completion is required.
• A substitute certification (CMA, MA, RNA, CNA, EMT, or PCT) is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to promote health.
• Collaborate with care team to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate patient data timely to staff.
• Promote infection prevention and standard precautions.
• Assist with ADLs, record weights and vital signs, report changes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Education participation

Psychomotor skills

Education

First semester nursing program

Medical Assistant or PCT program

Certification substitution allowed (CMA/MA/Nurse/EMT/PCT)

Job description

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

A Brief Overview

The NICU Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an essential part of the team in providing patients with the best experience possible. In addition to the organization wide PCT duties, the NICU PCT is trained in assisting with sterile procedures such as placement of PICC lines, securement of IV's, assisting with lab draws and preparation of infant feedings. Additionally, the NICU PCT's receive special training to go to the helipad to assist our NICU Transport Team. They ensure admission rooms are ready and do general stocking to assist and meet the needs of the team.

Education Qualifications

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