Patient Care Technician-5 Medical/Surgical
UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital
1 Positions
ID: 2022-109355
Posted On 04/06/2022
Job Overview
Overview
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for qualifying applicants!
We are looking for a Patient Care Tech to work in our 5 Med/Surg department. Work hours will be evenings, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, for 24 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every other weekend rotation.
The 5th floor Medical/Surgical main unit has 20 beds and an overflow area with 21 beds. We provide excellent care for primarily medical patients suffering from a wide variety of medical problems, from pneumonia to heart failure. We are looking for stat that enjoy working as a team on a busy unit.
Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care. Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Why UnityPoint Health?'
- Commitment to our Team
Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.' - Culture
At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.' - Benefits
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.' - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
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Be an essential part of our core purpose - to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.'
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Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Answers patient call lights.
- Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area
- Takes and records vital signs and weights.
- Monitors and records intake and output.
- Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
- Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
- Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
- Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.
- Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
High school diploma/GED or currently & actively working towards completion of diploma/GED
· Successful completion of Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry
· OR at least at a junior level in an accredited BSN program
Experience:
Previous healthcare experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
· Multicultural sensitivity.
· Basic computer skills.
· Customer/patient focused.
Other:
· Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
· State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training possessed or completed within 6 months of hire.