Patient Care Tech / PCT Rehab

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• 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.

• Under the general supervision of nursing and medical staff, the Patient Care Technician III (PCT III) 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 III 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 III 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 III 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.

• 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.
• 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 required.
• Annual completion of training, education, and competencies for any additional duties required.

• 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).