Patient Care Technician / PCT Clinical Decision

Hackensack Meridian Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Topeka is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily activities and support nursing staff. This role offers career growth opportunities and a people-first environment focused on wellness and education. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing patient care through advanced technology and compassionate support.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Assist patients with daily living activities under supervision.
• Monitor and document patient progress and vital signs.
• Perform technical procedures and support treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
• Collect lab specimens and provide patient transport.
• Coordinate unit activities and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or PCT certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Med Surg 5th floor Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and other personal care needs under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.
• Monitor and document patient progress, vital signs, and measurements, reporting findings to Registered Nurses or medical staff as required.
• Collect lab specimens, draw blood, provide patient transport, and support housekeeping tasks.
• Perform technical procedures such as feeding tube and catheter administration, suture/staple removal, extremity splinting, and ECGs as ordered.
• Assist with patient treatments, perform range of motion exercises, and record intake/output measurements according to protocols.
• Coordinate unit activities by providing clerical and administrative support and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved CNA or PCT certification program, or be a senior nursing student with less than one semester remaining.
• Active certification in the State of Kansas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Complete annual training, education, and competency assessments for additional duties.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy.