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Olathe Health

Patient Care Tech or CNA - FT Nights

Olathe Health, Olathe, Kansas, us, 66051

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Under the direct supervision of a nurse, the Patient Care Tech (Inpatient) is cross‑trained in the role of Unit Secretary and Unit Assistant/Nurse Tech. Based on the needs of the department, responsibilities combine direct patient care with technical assistance to the nurse and a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. The patient care tech must have excellent communication skills, self‑motivation, the ability to make decisions with limited supervision, and a strong knowledge of emergency procedures. They must remain calm in stressful situations and practice within the organization’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Performs all duties both clinical and non‑clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information.

Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, changing out sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping down desk/nurse station. Upon discharge, clean white board, strip beds, remove equipment/supplies and properly store them.

Maintains standards of care when completing and documenting daily duties, such as hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and measuring intake and output. Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab as indicated.

Makes rounds on patients and answers call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques. Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate staff person while maintaining confidentiality.

Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room, and communicates appropriate information to nurse and/or shift coordinator in a timely manner (e.g., physician phone calls, stat orders, critical results, patient needs).

Uses technology appropriately, entering data or securing data from the computer system; accurately enters orders and charges as appropriate.

Manages one’s own time and the time of others; prioritizes tasks; self‑motivated and able to make appropriate decisions regarding patient care.

Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the nurse by following patient safety goals of fall risk and skin monitoring, and reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by the nurse.

Performs the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements describe essential functions and may vary by department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate or GED, OR currently enrolled in a high‑school or GED program.

AND one of the following:

Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program.

Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses.

Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient‑care role.

Employees hired prior to 8/1/2025 are not required to be a high‑school graduate, have a GED, have a CNA license, or complete the Gold Standard Intern Program.

Time Type Full time

Job Requisition ID R-46251

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

Employment is contingent upon agreeing to the health‑system dispute‑resolution program and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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