Patient Care Technician - Peds​/PICU​/Young Adult

Position Status:
Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America)

Hours per week: 36

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Pediatric, Young Adult Center, and PICU PCTs care for patients across the life span, including newborns through adulthood, providing patients with the best experience possible under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Successful pediatric PCTs are mature, adaptable, and detail-oriented. They require excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. This role allows for a wide range of versatility in pediatric, neonatal, and adult clinical practice.

They perform a wide range of clinical tasks such as, but not limited to obtaining physiologic measurements, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and assisting with procedures.

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or
• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required

• Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

• Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days.

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
• Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentors PCT’s s new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially…