Description About the Role As a Patient Care Technician, you are dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient centered care by assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, and comfort needs. You will work under direct nursing supervision to support assigned patients while promoting their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. How You'll Make an Impact As a Patient Care Technician, you make a meaningful impact by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care every day. You support patients with daily activities, personal care, and comfort, helping them feel safe and valued. By working closely with nurses, you play a vital role in meeting each patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring their overall well-being is always a priority. Patient Care and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, and hair care. Provide comfort measures such as back rubs, repositioning, and assistance with toileting (e.g., bedpans, enemas). Support patients during meals by serving food, providing nourishment, and ensuring adequate hydration. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment, including making beds and keeping rooms neat. Clinical Support and Procedures Obtain and accurately document vital signs, weight, intake and output, and hourly rounding in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Perform basic clinical procedures such as specimen collection and assisting with patient transport. Assist with admission and discharge process in accordance with established protocols. Support postmortem care as directed by nursing staff. Observation, Reporting and Documentation Observe and report changes in patient condition, including physical symptoms, behaviors, and complaints. Identify and promptly report signs requiring medical attention (e.g., pressure injuries, wounds, bruising, infections, or abnormal findings). Document care provided and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner. Infection Control and Environment Support Clean and maintain patient care equipment according to infection control standards. Ensure utility rooms, closets, and supplies are organized, stocked, and ready for use. Professional Responsibilities Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to privacy standards. Demonstrate compassion, respect, and sensitivity to patient comfort and dignity. Participate in required training, educational programs, and in-service meetings. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff. Requirements Qualifications Current Kansas state CNA certification. Prior clinical experience preferred. BLS preferred. Who You Are A compassionate team player with a positive and helpful attitude and strong professionalism toward patients and staff. Highly task-oriented with the ability to prioritize responsibilities efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates clear and effective communication, both verbally and written to ensure accurate information sharing and high-quality patient care. Skills & Capabilities Strong attention to detail with ability to recognize, report, and document changes in patient condition, behavior, or symptoms. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Demonstrates compassion and empathy towards patient comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Highly organized with efficient time management skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities. Maintains a high level of professionalism while demonstrating adaptability in responding to rapidly changing patient needs and department demands. Works effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of the healthcare team.

Position Details Schedule:

Full-time PCT's are expected to work 36-40 hours per week. Rotating schedule includes weekends and holidays. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Part-time PCT's are expected to work 2 shifts per week, including one weekend per month and one major and minor holiday per year. Regular and punctual attendance is required. PRN PCT's work shifts as they are able. No guaranteed hours. Punctual attendance is required.

Physical Requirements :

Occasional sitting, frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting/carrying 10-50 pounds with occasional lifting/carrying 51-75 pounds; frequent reaching/grasping, twisting, pulling/pushing, occasional exposure to sharp instruments, exposure to dust and fumes. Frequent exposure to equipment. Continuously writing in English and working irregular hours.

Equipment:

Ability to operate equipment safely. Acknowledgment I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the contents of this job description. I understand that this document may be revised at the organization's discretion and does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment is at will and may be changed with or without notice, including but not limited to duties, location, compensation, benefits, or employment status.