Patient Care Technician - Methodist West Hospital

UnityPoint Health•West Des Moines, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Technician - Methodist West Hospital $3,000 sign on bonus for Full-Time! Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech provides basic nursing care for the personal and comfort needs of the patient. Units Available: Medical/Surgical Shift: Part-Time Days Orthopedic Shift: Part-Time Days Part-Time Nights Please note: all shifts will include a weekend and holiday rotation Shift Differentials: Shift differential of $2.65/hr for hours worked 3pm-11pm Shift differential of $2.65/hr for hours worked from 11pm-7am Weekend shift differential of $2.50/hr for hours worked between Friday 11pm to Monday 7am Join us and make a difference in the lives of patients while building a rewarding career in healthcare. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team of Patient Care Techs! 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old
Please note: Some positions may require at least 18 years old
Successful completion and documentation of one of the following: CNA Certification preferred Basic CNA Course or EMT-B Certification
Valid Driver's License when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three months from date of hire
Comprehensive on-the-job training provided — no prior experience necessary

Nice To Haves

CNA Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Contributes toward accomplishment of patient’s Plan of Care goals by providing care activities as assigned by the nurse.
Demonstrates competence in the implementation/administration of age appropriate care in accordance with established Practice Guidelines, Policies/Procedures and State/Federal Law in regards to hygiene, nutritional, elimination, and activity measures as well as non-sterile/non-invasive procedures, oxygen setup, simple dressings, traction set-up, blood glucose testing, measuring and recording vital signs and non-sterile specimen collection.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Department Support Promotes, monitors and maintains a safe clean environment by assisting with identifying safety needs of patients and modifying the environment to meet these needs, perform light housekeeping functions to maintain a clean, neat and orderly work/patient care area, adhering to established Universal/Standard precautions.
Provides for efficient operation of unit/department by taking initiative and assuming other responsibilities as needed.
Contributes effectively to the communication needs of the department by acknowledging patients, healthcare providers and visitors upon arrival to the unit, engaging in collaborative communication, identifying and reporting patient care concerns in a timely manner, practicing excellent telephone etiquette