Are you looking for part-time opportunities in healthcare where you can make a real difference in patients’ lives? University of Kansas Hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as part-time Patient Care Technicians (PCTs). These vital roles offer a chance to work in a dynamic hospital environment, providing essential support to patients and medical staff. If you are a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or have equivalent qualifications, we encourage you to explore these rewarding Patient Care Tech Jobs Part Time within our esteemed institution.
Discover Part-Time Patient Care Tech Roles in Specialized Units
Located in the state-of-the-art Cambridge Tower A, our part-time patient care tech jobs are available across a range of specialized units. This 11-story tower, an extension of the main University of Kansas Hospital campus, is home to 180 acute care inpatient beds and is renowned for its centers of excellence in Oncology, Neuroscience, and ENT. Specifically, we have part-time patient care tech jobs open in the following units:
- Neurology/Epilepsy/ENT (CA6)
- Neurology/Surgical Oncology (CA7)
- Internal Medicine (CA8)
- Hematology & Cellular Therapy (CA9)
- Bone Marrow Transplant & Acute Leukemia (CA10)
- Medical Oncology (CA11)
These units provide focused care, allowing our part-time patient care techs to develop specialized skills and contribute to patient well-being in significant ways. The Cambridge Tower A is designed to promote healing and offers a welcoming atmosphere for patients, families, and visitors, making it a fulfilling place to work and grow your healthcare career, even on a part-time basis.
Flexible Part-Time Schedules with Benefits
We understand the need for work-life balance, which is why these patient care tech jobs offer flexible part-time schedules. These positions involve 12-hour shifts, typically two shifts per week, with options for both day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am) rotations. While part-time, these roles are also benefits-eligible, providing access to valuable resources and support from the University of Kansas Hospital system.
What You’ll Do as a Part-Time Patient Care Tech
As a part-time Patient Care Tech, you will play a crucial role in providing direct patient care under the delegation of Registered Nurses (RNs). Your responsibilities will be diverse and impactful, contributing directly to patient comfort and recovery. Key duties include:
- Basic Nursing Skills: Monitoring vital signs, pulse oximetry, and blood glucose levels; assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); recording intake and output; collecting specimens; applying compression stockings and SCDs; and managing drainage systems.
- Maintaining a Safe and Clean Environment: Ensuring patient rooms and work areas are tidy, safe, and free of clutter. Implementing fall risk interventions for high-risk patients, including hourly rounds and prompt response to call lights.
- Communication and Observation: Documenting all tasks in the O2 system, promptly reporting any changes in patient condition, vital signs, mental status, skin integrity, pain levels, or other concerns to the RN.
- Patient Support and Safety: Assisting patients in restraints with ROM exercises, fluids, and toileting; reorienting confused patients; and reinforcing patient and family education on safety precautions.
- Adherence to Safety Standards: Demonstrating proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation protocols.
These responsibilities are essential for ensuring high-quality patient care, and as a part-time patient care tech, you will be an integral part of our healthcare team.
Qualifications to Become a Part-Time Patient Care Tech
To be considered for these part-time patient care tech jobs, candidates must meet the following qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days of hire.
- One of the following:
- Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Medical Assistant Diploma.
- Documentation of Fundamentals of Nursing Course verifying basic skills.
- Minimum of 18 months of experience in a specialty tech position.
- Completion of the Gold Standard Intern Program/Acute Care School with University of Kansas Health System.
Knowledge Requirement:
- Applicants aged 16 and 17 are eligible for PRN (as needed) positions.
Join University of Kansas Hospital
If you are a compassionate and skilled individual seeking part-time patient care tech jobs, we invite you to apply to join our team at University of Kansas Hospital. You will be joining aMagnet recognized hospital committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive and academic environment.
University of Kansas Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
