Patient Care Technician -Medical/Surgical

Overview

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Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical

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Marshalltown Hospital

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Shift: Full time, night shift, 6pm-6am. 36 hours per week. Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation

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Eligible for a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in patient care? At UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital, we are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Medical/Surgical team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with Registered Nurses (RNs) and healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest level of care for our patients.

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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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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

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• 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.

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• Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members per competency education. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.

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• Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.

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• 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.

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• Sitter: After completion of Crisis Prevention Interventions (CPI) and sitter orientation, may be responsible to observe high risk patients 1:1 for patient safety.

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Quality of Care

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• Hand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority. Hand-offs 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.

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• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

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• Maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

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Qualifications

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Minimum Requirements:

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• Completion of RN/Education lead training Day within 6 months of hire
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• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
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• CPI certification within first six months of employment.
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Preferred:

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• High school graduate or equivalent.
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• Completion of a fundamentals course in nursing school or completion of EMT or CNA course
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• Six months of clinical experience
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• Experience or previous EMS experience
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This position does not get reported with Direct Care Workers (DCW).