Patient Care Technician-5W Medical Overflow
Patient Care Technician-5W Medical Overflow
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Job Description
Overview
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCT will report and record observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. 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.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With 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.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care as identified in the plan of care.
- Obtains records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. Competency validation and documentation of skill performance is required.
- Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members following competency validation.
- May assist with responsibilities of the Unit Secretary per department expectations and appropriate competency validation.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- May assist in transporting medications that are not controlled substances from pharmacy delivery devices to medication storage areas on patient care unit as well as transporting medications from patient care unit to pharmacy.
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.
- Incorporates St. Lukes Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model in their daily care.
Effective Communication
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills with patients families healthcare team members and other customers. Verbal communication is clear and precise. Written communication is legible if handwritten and done in a timely manner using approved abbreviations.
- Verbally presents factual concise and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN the healthcare team patients and/or family members in a professional manner.
- Realtime EMR documentation is done in accordance with hospital and unit policies.
- Handoffs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority. Handoffs are utilized to communicate patient treatment and assessment information patient education needs goals of care and other quality care measures at each change of caregiver or setting of care.
- Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.
- Consults with RN and/or other healthcare team members as appropriate.
- Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
- Complies with established department routines policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Maintain current BLS certification
- Writes reads speaks and comprehends fluent English
- Be able to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Records
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
