Patient Care Technician (Training Class)

At North Kansas City Hospital we empower our employees to make decisions and challenge them to explore ways to advance patient care. Our committed and compassionate employees helped us earn Magnet® designation, the highest achievement a hospital can receive for nursing care. As a Magnet hospital, we work hard to create a hospital-wide culture of respect and collaboration. No matter your role, you are vital to our success. We encourage you to build great working relationships and to take advantage of opportunities to achieve your professional goals. We offer a competitive compensation package and generous benefits, which includes tuition reimbursement. 

Engaged and challenged… North Kansas City Hospital, in collaboration with Medical Education Development and Support, Inc. (MEDS) is excited to offer our Patient Care Technician Training Program. Are you interested in working directly with patients in the hospital?  Do you have a great customer service attitude? Are you a good team player? 

We are offering a 7-week program designed to train participants to start a career as a Patient Care Technician. The program consists of 4 weeks of classroom training immediately followed by 3 weeks of clinical instruction. During the seven-week training course, you will learn how to:

• Provide direct patient care, including bed and bath duties
• Work closely with nurses and other medical staff
• Check vital signs
• Transfer patients
• Transport patients
• Answer call lights

Program Requirements & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

We are very fortunate to receive hundreds of applicants for the Patient Care Technician Training Program.  It is very important that you take the time to review the program requirements and frequently asked questions prior to completing the application. CLICK HERE  to review program details and FAQs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Positive attitude
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Willing to go above and beyond the job description

Program Requirements

• Start date: Monday, January 23, 2023
   
• Length of training: 7 weeks
  • First 4 weeks: Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Last 3 weeks: Three 12-hour day shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. each week, including weekends and holidays.
  • 100% attendance required. There are no make-up days allowed.

• After successfully completing the seven-week training program, you will begin your Patient Care Tech role, working three 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. each week, including weekends and holidays. 
   
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 28, 2022.