Patient Care Technician Cardiac Care

Description

Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Research Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Patient Care Technician Cardiac Care you can be a part of change.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

* Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.

* Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

* Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

* 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

* Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

* Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

* Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

* Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

* Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

* Colleague recognition program

* Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

* Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Patient Care Technician Cardiac Care. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most - and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery

* Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices

* Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency

* Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control

* Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts

What Does PCT Essentials Training Provide to our employees?

* Facilitated classroom orientation rather than home-study online learning

* Time in class to complete some individual on-line learning modules such as BLS (hands-on skill pass off will be completed in class)

* Role playing interaction, escape room learning, simulation, and games to engage learners in the topics presented

Topics Covered:

* Roles and Responsibilities

* Communication

* Care of the Behavioral Health Patient

* Vital Signs

* Hygiene Care

* Patient Mobility and Transfers

* Code Blue

What qualifications you will need:

* MO CNA or attend 5-week PCT Essentials Training program consists of a combination of in classroom and 12-hour preceptorship

* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes womens services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center.

We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

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