Patient Care Technician - Telemetry Med Surg

Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans determined or delegated by a licensed nurse. The role performs assigned tasks and skills with a focus on quality and safe care, while aligning interactions with the expectation of a positive patient experience. The position is in the Telemetry Med Surg department at Unity Hospital and has a rotating days, evenings, and nights schedule, including every other weekend.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Excellent customer service and communication skills are highly desired.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Completion of Nursing Fundamentals.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
One year of experience as a medical assistant or technician in a health-related facility.

Responsibilities

Clean appropriate equipment, change bed linens, stock supplies in patient rooms or units, and prepare rooms for anticipated admissions.
Provide safe and competent care addressing patients’ nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, and comfort measures.
Perform clinical duties under the direction or supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs, pulse oximetry, and EKGs, providing one-to-one care, and assisting with admission and discharge processes.
Follow correct procedures for collecting and disposing of specimens.
Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion, and professionalism.
Assist with safe ambulation and transfers, and use lift devices appropriately.
Follow department safety initiatives.
Assist with post-mortem care.
Meet unit- and department-specific skills and competency expectations.
Respond to patient call lights and patient or family requests for assistance in a timely and courteous manner.