Patient Care Technician-5 Medical/Surgical

Job Overview

Overview

Patient Care Tech (CNA) - 5 Med/Surg

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

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

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).

Why UnityPoint Health?

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.

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:    

• 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

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

Qualifications

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