Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical

Job Overview

Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
Sign On Bonus: $3,000
FTE/Hours per pay period: .90
Department: 5 Medical
Shift: Days, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a weekend rotation.
Job ID: 160365

UnityPoint Health Information

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Overview

5 North is a 23 bed Medical Floor that sees a variety of different patient populations. We see patients that just had cardiac caths, strokes, CHF, COVID, pneumonia and dialysis (CAPD is done on the floor) along with many other diagnoses. Every shift will be a learning experience with new patients. We are a fun team to work with.

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.

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

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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.

Primary Contact

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Michelle Pickel

HR Recruiter, HR

563-589-2608

Phone

Fax

michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org

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