Patient Care Technician / PCT Clinical Decision Unit Job at Ardent Health, Topeka, KS

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  • Ardent Health
  • Topeka, KS

Job Description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5000.

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Clinical Decision Unit 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.
  • T he 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation bonus, Night shift,

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