Patient Care Tech (PCT) at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center – Chanute, Kansas

Patient Care Tech (PCT), under the direction of the nurse, cares for all age groups and assists with all aspects of custodial care, such as activities of daily living, monitoring of routine vital signs, maintaining a clean environment, errands, and other department routine activities. The PCT may also assist the nurse with procedures which may not be performed independently by the PCT. While performing routine tasks and procedures, PCT gathers data and reports significant information about the patient to the nurse and confers with the nurse when necessary for direction and instructions. The PCT documents, as required by department, maintain and established departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection prevention standards and give courteous care with respect to patient rights and privacy.

Performs other duties as requested or assigned. May be expected to work varying hours, holidays, and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Satisfactory completion of Certified Nursing Assistant course.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION:

• BLS - Obtains RQI BLS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
• Current Kansas C.N.A. Certification- per Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Health Occupations Credentialing regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

• CNA experience preferred but not required.