Patient Care Tech Emergency - Lakewood (PT 7p-7a)

About the role

University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide hands-on care in an acute care setting. This role offers formal training to build technical skills and involves working alongside nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency department environment.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Current BCLS certification at time of hire; certification must be kept current for continued employment

Qualifications

Candidate must meet one of the following criteria for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training requirements (training requirements waived if competency demonstrated):

• 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.

Schedule

Part time, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 24 hours per week.