Lovelace Medical Center

Patient Care Tech / PCT Intermediate Care


PayCompetitive
LocationTopeka/Kansas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 113808
      Overview

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

      Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Intermediate Care-Stepdown (IMC) 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 and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
      • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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 Intermediate Care:


      Responsibilities

      • Under the general supervision of nursing and medical staff, the Patient Care Technician 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 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 graduate 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 certification
      • Annual completion of training, education, and competencies for any additional duties

      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.
  • About the company

      Lovelace Medical Center