Patient Care Tech Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Olathe)

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech (Hospital) is cross-trained in the role of Unit Secretary and Unit Assistant/Nurse Tech. Based on the needs of the department, responsibilities are a combination of providing direct patient care and technical assistance to the nurse and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit.

Job Responsibility

Performs all duties both clinical and non-clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including but not limited to securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information
Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, changing out sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping down desk/nurses station
Maintains standards of care when completing and documenting daily duties, such as: hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and measuring intake and output
Makes rounds on patients and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques
Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room
Uses technology appropriately, whether entering data or securing data from the computer system
Managing one's own time and the time of others
Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the nurse by following the patient safety goals of fall risk and skin monitoring
When training completed in Lab, demonstrates working knowledge and skills for phlebotomy, including the accurate labeling of specimens
Assists RN/Physician/PA with patient care duties, such as: cast/splint application, suturing, lumbar punctures, discontinuing peripheral IV's/urinary catheters, Holtor monitoring placement/return instructions, ECG's and MUSE editing/management, spinal immobilization, post-mortem care, and communicates actions to RN
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program
Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program
Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role
Employees hired prior to 8/1/2025 are not required to be a high school graduate, have a GED, have a CNA license, or complete the Gold Standard Intern Program

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