Patient Care Tech-Mhu

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department. The position is full-time with hours from 3 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• Completion of nursing assistant or equivalent course.
• Six months of nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members per competency education.
• Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT scope of practice.
• 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.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the telesitter software.
• Maintains visual observation at all times and verbally redirects patients over a digital 2-way audio device.
• Ensures hand-offs are done with attention to detail and safety as a high priority.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections.
• Maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED