Patient Care Tech -Float-Float

UnityPoint Health • Sioux City, IA

78d

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech 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.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in high school or an equivalent program with a current CNA certification or High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience as a Patient Care Tech and/or completion of training in nursing school that covers Patient Care Tech type duties and/or Must attend UPHSL Patient Care Tech training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors) certified within the first 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to nurse in charge of patient.
• 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 nurse/paramedic.
• Insertion of urinary catheters under the direction of the nurse/paramedic.
• Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in computer.staff.
• Uses Patient/Family Centered approach of care of patient/family.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED