Patient Care Technician
University Health
Patient Care Technician
University Health
Academic health system with teaching hospitals
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Patient Care Technician (PCT)- UH Lakewood Medical Center Med Surg (3 days/wk, 7p-7a)101 Truman Medical CenterAre you ready to make a real impact in healthcare? Join our awesome team at University Health as a Patient Care Technician! If you’re excited about providing hands-on care, learning new skills, and being part of a fun and dynamic team, we want YOU!
What You’ll Do:
🌟 Provide top-tier care to patients in an acute care setting.
🌟 Show off your technical skills—we’ll help you build them through formal training.
🌟 Work with a team of amazing nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care.
🌟 Perform your duties with pride, aligned with our high standards and mission to provide excellent healthcare.
Minimum Requirements:
✅ High school diploma or GED.
✅ Current BCLS certification when hired; certification must be kept current for continued employment.
✅ Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training or the training requirements will be waived if an employee demonstrates competency in the content areas required by regulatory requirements; in the duties specific to their job and the patient population assigned; or meets one of the requirements as defined below:
✅ Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or
✅ Possesses current certification as a nursing assistant per Missouri state regulations; or
✅ Has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, or surgical technician; or
✅ Has documented experience as a nurse assistant in the past three (3) years; or has documented experience in a current healthcare setting providing clinical care under supervision. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by Nursing Leadership.
✅ Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.
✅ UAP’s from staffing agencies shall comply with the position requirements.
If the above criteria are not met, the incumbent is prohibited from providing direct patient care to any acute care patients undergoing a procedure in the outpatient setting.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Work with an amazing team—we’re passionate, fun, and totally patient-centered.
Tons of opportunities for learning and growth—you’ll never stop improving!
Fast-paced, exciting days—no two days are ever the same!
Ready to jump in and help make a difference in patient care? Apply now and be part of a team that values care and compassion!
Academic health system with teaching hospitals
University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.
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