Patient Care Technician Geriatric Behavioral Health
- 12-hour shifts
- BLS
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$21 an hour. Open patient care technician jobs in Kansas post a median of $21.35 an hour, the middle half $21.35, across 12 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Patient care technicians employed in Kansas earn a median of $18.27 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Patient care technicians in Kansas: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
KSWIC062 ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI ST FRANCIS HOSP in WICHITA reported 114 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,891,842 hours worked: 5.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 5.8 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
- Location: Ascension Via Christi - Wichita, KS
- Facility: St. Joseph
- Department: Geriatric Behavioral Health
- Schedule: Night Shift l Part-time | Two 12 hour shifts (7-7) per week including an every other weekend rotation
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Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
- Provide hands-on assistance with basic patient care under the guidance of licensed nursing staff
- Support safe patient movement, transfers, and positioning
- Observe and report changes in patients’ physical, emotional, or mental condition to the nursing team promptly
- Maintain clean, organized patient rooms and ensure medical equipment is properly cared for and ready for use
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED or an active CNA Certification required.
Additional Preferences
- Previous experience in a caregiving role
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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From Ascension's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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