Patient Care Technician-5 Medical/Surgical

Job Overview

Overview

Patient Care Tech - 5 Med/Surg

Part-time, .40 FTE (16 hours/week)

Evenings, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, holiday and every other weekend rotation

The 5 Medical/Surgical unit is a 20-bed unit. Staff primarily care for adult patients who are recovering from surgery, but may also care for those that are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and disease. The primary patient population on this unit is general surgery and total joint replacements (i.e. hip and knee).

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Tech role at Finley is a CNA role, which assists with patient bathing, takes vitals, performs blood sugar finger sticks, assists patients with eating, passes and picks up trays, answers call lights, and assists nurses as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED or currently and actively working towards completion of diploma/GED
• Prefer successful completion of Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry, but not required

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must possess and maintain current Basica Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire