Patient Care Technician Cardiac Specialty

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Patient Care Technician Cardiac
Specialty you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity
for you to join Overland Park Regional Medical Center which is part of the
nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Overland Park Regional 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 AirMed 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._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Patient Care Technician Cardiac Specialty where your passion for
creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to
caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We
want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care
by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to
common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision
of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing
patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the
Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a
clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies
with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing
rules for unlicensed personnel.
What you will do in this role:

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
• Must attend mandatory orientation that combines in-person sessions, online modules, and clinical preceptorship to provide well-rounded preparation. The program typically spans 3 to 5 weeks, with the exact duration tailored to each individual’s prior experience and certification level. Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm first 2 weeks of employment. Sessions offered bi-weekly beginning January 2025.

# What qualifications you will need:

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

• Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Preferred
• No experience Required

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute
medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric
Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke
and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women’s
& Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal
Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies. Our
hospital has an antepartum unit, a labor and delivery unit, and a Level III
NICU. We have four emergency rooms, including a dedicated Pediatric emergency
room and two freestanding ERs located in Olathe and Shawnee. Each year our
colleagues treat over 45,000 patients. Caring for patients is more than a job
for us, it’s our mission and our calling. OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health,
Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician Cardiac
Specialty opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and
apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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