Patient Care Technician-Babka (PRN)
UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital
1 Positions
ID: 2022-110270
Posted On 04/26/2022
Job Overview
Overview
We are looking for a PRN Patient Care Tech to join our team. Work hours will be PRN, as needed. Monday-Friday, no weekends or holiday. Hours vary with a greater need for short shifts, 3:00-7:00 pm and potential for earlier hours as needed for coverage. This is a position that works well for nursing or other healthcare students.
Under the supervision of an RN provides direct patient care. Provides technical services and support for patients undergoing surgical procedures and their families. 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
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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
Main Function
- Assists with simple procedures such as shave prep of surgical site, transfer of patients, answering of call lights, cleaning and restocking rooms.
- Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.
- Verifies patient identification on name band and chart using 2 patient identifiers (name and birthdate) for any patient care related work.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to others views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
Department Support
- Performs routine cleaning on equipment.
- Assists in department cleaning and storing of supplies and linen.
- Assists with room turnover and cleaning.
- Performs tasks as delegated by team members.
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:
Experience:
Previous Patient Care Tech experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.