Patient Care Technician-PACU- Methodist West

Overview

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$3,000 Sign on Bonus

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Shift: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

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Under the supervision of an RN provides direct patient care. Provides technical services and support for patients undergoing surgery and their family. 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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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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· Assists with simple procedures such as transfer and positioning of patients.

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· Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.

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· Verifies patient identification on name band and chart, using two patient identifiers - name and birthdate.

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· Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.

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· Routinely restocks supplies in the department, change out linen, cleans transport carts.

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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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· Assures all specimens are labeled in accordance with standards, prior to transport.

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· Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

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· Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.

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· Team members under the age of 18 may not independently operate mechanical lift equipment.

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· Performs routine cleaning on equipment.

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· Assists in department cleaning and storing of supplies and linen.

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· Assists in patient care under the direct supervision of the RN

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· Performs tasks as delegated by team members.

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Qualifications

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License(s)/Certification(s):

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• CNA certification preferred
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• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
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Other: 

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• Must be 16 years old or older
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• Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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