Patient Care-Telemetry Technician-ICU
Patient Care-Telemetry Technician-ICU
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Job Description
Overview
Patient Care/Telemetry Tech ICU
Weekend Package .90 FTE
Nights 7:00 pm 7:00 am for 72 hours. Friday Saturday & Sunday
Under the supervision of an RN the Patient CareTelemetry Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care performing procedures for patients and providing 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. The PCT may also provide visual monitoring of Telesitter patients to ensure patient safety.
Why UnityPoint Health
Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats 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.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at
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.
- Views and possesses knowledge of Telesitter monitors and related equipment.
- 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.
- Documents care in the electronic medical record.
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.
Must possess Basic Dysthymia class within orientation time frame of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Knowledge of Telesitter monitors and related equipment
Other:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
