Patient Care Technician / PCT Med Surg

UKHS St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UKHS St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS is seeking a day shift, full-time Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support safe, compassionate patient care on a busy unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and active Kansas CNA/PCT certification, with BLS within 14 days of hire. EMT Basic may substitute in ER; 3+ years in acute/long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA/PCT certification program or enrolled with less than one semester left in an approved cert program.
• Must maintain active Kansas certification.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• For ER, EMT Basic may substitute CNA/PCT; paramedic license may fulfill requirements.
• 3+ years of experience in acute or long-term care preferred.
• Experience in Med-Surg or ER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with licensed nurses to deliver safe, compassionate patient care.
• Performs delegated tasks under supervision and demonstrates advanced skills.
• Records data and reports observations per policy.
• Assists with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Obtains vital signs and supports patient monitoring.
• Collects lab specimens and assists with clinical and non-clinical duties.
• Completes unit-based competencies and skill validations.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Patient data recording

Lab specimen collection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

CNA/PCT certification program

Enrolled in certification program

EMT Basic substitution allowed

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical 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

• The Patient Care Technician collaborates with licensed nurses to support the safe and compassionate delivery of patient care in a healing environment.
• Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the PCT performs delegated tasks and demonstrates advanced skills in providing care to age-specific patient populations.
• Responsibilities include recording data in accordance with policy, reporting patient observations and concerns, and assisting with both clinical and non-clinical duties.
• Key tasks involve obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, collecting lab specimens, and supporting patient monitoring.
• In addition to proficiency in general areas of practice, the PCT completes advanced unit-based competencies and skill validations, enabling them to perform their job functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA/PCT certification program or enrolled as a student with less than one semester left in an approved certification program or 6 months of previous experience in a specialty tech position.
  • For emergency room departments, an EMT Basic certification may substitute for CNA/PCT certification; paramedic license may fulfill certification requirements.
• Must maintain active certification in the State of Kansas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in acute or long-term care settings.
• Experience in Med-Surg Nursing or Emergency Room (ER) departments.