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Job description
Overview
nShift: Three 12s, Monday-Friday. 6am-6pm. No holidays or weekends.
nnUnder the direction of a licensed professional, the Patient Care Technician delivers hands-on patient care and comfort, assists with clinical procedures and technical tasks, and accurately observes, reports, and documents patient status. The role supports safe, efficient unit operations by focusing on personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, elimination, and prevention of complications, while preparing patients and environments for procedures. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, the PCT provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered support across diverse care settings to promote quality outcomes and a positive experience.
nWhy UnityPoint Health?
nAt 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.
nOur 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:
n Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
n n Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
n n Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
n nWith 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.
nAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
nFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
nResponsibilities
n Assists patients with admission, including prepping for procedure.
Answers patient call lights.
Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area.
Takes and records vital signs and weights.
Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction.
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.
Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
n nQualifications
nLicense(s)/Certification(s):
n Completion of 75-Hour CNA Course
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
n nExperience:
n Completion of one year of hospital experience in a patient care area preferred
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Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
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