Patient Care Technician - Ortho Trauma: Growth & Benefits

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition support

Job summary

Research Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support our orthopedic trauma unit. You will assist Registered Nurses with daily patient care, monitor vital signs, help with mobility and personal care, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Join a collaborative nursing team that values empathy, teamwork, and continuous learning. You will help with supplies, cleanliness, and documentation, ensuring smooth recovery for patients and support for families.

Qualifications

• Empathy and bedside manner to support patient comfort.
• Teamwork with nurses and care staff to ensure quality care.
• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Ability to monitor patients’ vital signs and report changes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery.
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Research Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support our orthopedic trauma unit. You will assist Registered Nurses with daily patient care, monitor vital signs, help with mobility and personal care, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Join a collaborative nursing team that values empathy, teamwork, and continuous learning. You will help with supplies, cleanliness, and documentation, ensuring smooth recovery for patients and support for families.