Patient Care Technician Methodist Hospital

Patient Care Technician - Methodist Hospital

No Experience Needed On the Job Training offered

$3000 sign on bonus for Full-Time!

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse the Patient Care Tech provides basic nursing care for the personal and comfort needs of the patient.

Units Available:

• Clinical Staffing (all hospital locations)
• Endosopy
• General & Womens Surgery
• Maternity
• Medical/Respiratory
• Medical/Surgical
• Pediatric Float Pool
• Oncology
• South 3 Observation
• Younker Rehab

Shifts Available:

Full-Time & Part-Time: Days Evenings Nights Day/Evening Mix

Shift Differentials:

• Shift differential of $2.65/hr for hours worked 3pm-11pm
• Shift differential of $2.65/hr for hours worked from 11pm-7am
• Weekend shift differential of $2.50/hr for hours worked between Friday 11pm to Monday 7am

Join us and make a difference in the lives of patients while building a rewarding career in healthcare. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team of Patient Care Techs!

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 long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged 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.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Contributes toward accomplishment of patients Plan of Care goals by providing care activities as assigned by the nurse.
• Demonstrates competence in the implementation/administration of age appropriate care in accordance with established Practice Guidelines Policies/Procedures and State/Federal Law in regards to hygiene nutritional elimination and activity measures as well as non-sterile/non-invasive procedures oxygen setup simple dressings traction set-up blood glucose testing measuring and recording vital signs and non-sterile specimen collection.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.

Department Support

• Promotes monitors and maintains a safe clean environment by assisting with identifying safety needs of patients and modifying the environment to meet these needs perform light housekeeping functions to maintain a clean neat and orderly work/patient care area adhering to established Universal/Standard precautions.
• Provides for efficient operation of unit/department by taking initiative and assuming other responsibilities as needed.
• Contributes effectively to the communication needs of the department by acknowledging patients healthcare providers and visitors upon arrival to the unit engaging in collaborative communication identifying and reporting patient care concerns in a timely manner practicing excellent telephone etiquette

Experience: Must be at least 16 years old

Please note: Some positions may require at least 18 years old

License(s)/Certification(s):Successful completion and documentation of one of the following:

1. CNA Certification preferred
2. Basic CNA Course or EMT-B Certification
3. Valid Drivers License when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
4. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three months from date of hire

Minimum Experience: Comprehensive on-the-job training provided no prior experience necessary