Patient Care Technician-5 Medical/Surgical

Overview

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Patient Care Tech (CNA) - 5 Med/Surg

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Full-time; .90 FTE (72 hours/pay period)

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Nights, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, holiday and every other weekend rotation

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The 5th floor Medical/Surgical unit is a 20-bed unit. The 5 Med/Surg staff primarily care for adult patients who are recovering from surgery, but may also care for those that are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases. The primary patient population on this unit is general surgery and total joint replacements (i.e. hip and knee).

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Why UnityPoint Health?

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At 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.  

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Our 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:      

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
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• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
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• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   
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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.   

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And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

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Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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Responsibilities

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Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care.  Performs procedures for patients and provides 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. 

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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

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• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
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• Answers patient call lights.
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• Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area
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• Takes and records vital signs and weights.
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• Monitors and records intake and output.
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• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction.
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• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
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• Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
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• 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.
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• Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.
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• Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
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• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
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Qualifications

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• High School Diploma/GED or currently and actively working towards completion of Diploma/GED
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• Prefer candidates that have successfully completed the CNA program and are active on the Iowa Direct Care Registry
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• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 3 months from date of hire
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