Patient Care Technician-Emergency Department
Patient Care Technician-Emergency Department
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Overview
Patient Care Technician Emergency Room
Fulltime 1.0 FTE
Nights 7:00 pm 7:00 am and 11:00 pm 7:00 am weekend rotation
The Patient Care Technician assists in patient care throughout all nursing areas. Duties include assisting patients with their ADLs transporting patients in various types of equipment and ambulation documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff.
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
Delivery of Care
- Assists patients with ADLs according to hospital procedures reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient. Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member.
- Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Follows all established infection control policies and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient.
- Obtain EKG under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Transfer of patients to other areas of the hospital under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Insertion of urinary catheters under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Cleaning and general housekeeping of rooms between patients.
Documentation
- Documents vital signs weights activity intake and outputs and ADL care given to patient in electronic health 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 graduate or equivalent
Enrollment in a Nursing Program
Experience:
Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
EMT/Paramedic Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of hire.
Certified nursing assistant certified medical assistant emergency medical technician license paramedic license or completion of training in nursing school that covers nursing assistant type duties.
Must be CPI/MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors) certified within the first 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment (renewal every 2 years).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
Ability to move and lift patients and use appropriate equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
Effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal nonverbal and written).
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
