Patient Care Tech / PCT ER - The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Topeka, KS.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• 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.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Competency in at least two general areas of practice (cross-trained and capable of performing multiple hospital services, roles, or functions.