Patient Care Technician / PCT Clinical Decision

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a full-time Patient Care Technician in Topeka, KS. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential patient care, assisting with daily living activities and monitoring patient progress under the supervision of nursing staff. This position offers a supportive environment, emphasizing career growth and wellness. You will be part of a legacy of care that values each team member and promotes a culture of inclusivity. If you are passionate about making healthcare better and thrive in a people-first environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with CNA or PCT certification.
• Must maintain active certification in Kansas and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and monitor vital signs.
• Perform technical procedures and provide clerical support.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA or PCT Certification

Nursing Student (Senior)

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

• Under the general supervision of nursing and medical staff, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a full range of patient care duties with advanced proficiency.
• Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and other personal care needs.
• The PCT monitors and documents patient progress, vital signs, and measurements, reporting findings to Registered Nurses or medical staff as required.
• Additional duties include collecting lab specimens, drawing blood, and providing patient transport and housekeeping support.
• The PCT performs technical procedures such as feeding tube and catheter administration, suture/staple removal, extremity splinting, and ECGs as ordered.
• The role also includes assisting with patient treatments, performing range of motion exercises, and recording intake/output measurements according to unit protocols.
• The PCT coordinates unit activities by providing clerical and administrative support, while also engaging in performance improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of personal and departmental performance.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification program, or senior nursing student with less than one semester left in the nursing program.
• Must maintain active certification in the State of Kansas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Annual completion of training, education, and competencies for any additional duties required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

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