PRN PCT nights Ortho/Spine

Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas Health System, at Olathe Hospital, seeks a Patient Care Tech (Inpatient) for PRN night shifts in the Ortho/Spine unit. Under RN supervision, you will assist with patient care, clerical tasks, and unit operations, while maintaining safety and high-quality communication.

Responsibilities include rounds, data entry, patient safety, and timely reporting of changes in condition. Requires CNA-related credentials or nursing coursework and BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program.
• AND one of the following:
• Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program
• Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
• Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role
• Employees hired prior to 8/1/2025 are not required to be a high school graduate, have a GED, have a CNA license, or complete the Gold Standard Intern Program.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including securing IV pump and updating white board.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment through infection control, equipment checks, and proper storage.
• Documents vital signs, hygiene, nutrition, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick glucose, intake and output.
• Makes rounds, answers call lights promptly and communicates with nurses with tact and confidentiality.
• Enters orders and charges into the computer system; manages time and prioritizes tasks.
• Contributes to patient care plan under nurse direction and supports safety goals like fall risk and skin monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Patient care

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA license

Gold Standard Intern Program

Fundamentals of nursing courses

Job description

PRN PCT nights Ortho/Spine

Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech (Inpatient) is cross-trained in the role of Unit Secretary and Unit Assistant/Nurse Tech. Based on the needs of the department, responsibilities are a combination of providing direct patient care and technical assistance to the nurse and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. The Patient Care Tech must have excellent communication skills. It is imperative that they are able to communicate effectively using tact and sensitivity. He/she must be self motivated and able to work and make decisions with limited supervision , keeping others appropriately informed. It is important to have a strong knowledge of emergency procedures and be able to stay calm in stressful situations. The Patient Care Tech practices within the organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Performs all duties both clinical and non-clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information.

Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, changing out sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping down desk/nurses station. Upon discharge, clean white board, strip bed, remove equipment/supplies and properly store them.

Maintains standards of care when completing and documenting daily duties, such as: hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and measuring intake and output. Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab, as indicated.

Makes rounds on patients and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques. Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate staff person maintaining confidentiality.

Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room. Communicates appropriate information to nurse and/or shift coordinator in a timely manner, i.e., physician phone calls, stat orders, critical results, patient needs, etc.

Uses technology appropriately, whether entering data or securing data from the computer system. Accurately enters orders and charges into the computer system as appropriate.

Managing one's own time and the time of others. Able to priorite tasks. Self motivated and able to make appropriate decisions regarding patient care.

Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the nurse by following the patient safety goals of fall risk and skin monitoring. Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by the nurse.

For safety reasons, employees under the age of 18 are not allowed to operate or assist with the operation of power-driven hoisting apparatuses including but not limited to: floor-based vertical powered patient/resident lift devices, ceiling-mounted vertical powered patient/resident lift devices, and powered sit-to-stand patient/resident lift devices (lifting devices).

For safety reasons, employees under the age of 18 are not allowed to provide care to patients where this is potential exposure to radioactive substances and/or to ionizing radiations.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program

AND one of the following:

Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program

Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses

Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role

Employees hired prior to 8/1/2025 are not required to be a high school graduate, have a GED, have a CNA license, or complete the Gold Standard Intern Program.

Required Licensure and Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-58287

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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