Patient Care Technician-Emergency Department - UnityPoint Health : Job Details

Patient Care Technician - Emergency Room

Part-time, .50 FTE

Nights, 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 ADL's, 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?   

Commitment to our Team – 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.   

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 what's 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 you're 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 long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged 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 purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.   

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Delivery of Care

• Assists patients with ADL's 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.

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, non-verbal and written).

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.