Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Emergency Department Patient Care Tech 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:

• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to support safe, patient-centered care that promotes healing.
• Applies basic knowledge and skills to effectively communicate and perform delegated tasks for patients under RN supervision.
• Obtains and documents vital signs accurately.
• Monitors and reports patient conditions regularly and prior to shift completion, notifying appropriate staff of any concerns.
• Promptly responds to patient call lights.
• Assists patients with mobility and basic activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living.
• Assists with maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment for both patients and staff.
• Participates in Purposeful Hourly Rounding and Bedside Shift Reports.
• Measures and records patient intake and output and other routine measurements, as directed by the RN.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Job Requirements:

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