Patient Care Technician - General Surgery

Rochester Regional Health • Muscatine, IA

1d • $19 - $21

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 an emphasis on quality, safety, and a positive patient experience. The position is in General Surgery (Med Surg) at Unity Hospital and is part-time, with rotating day, evening, and night shifts and every other weekend.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Demonstrated or expected ability to meet the listed moderate clinical physical and sensory demands, including standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and performing fine motor tasks.
• Ability to maintain focus, make decisions under pressure, and respond to emergencies and safety concerns in a busy clinical environment.

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.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean appropriate equipment, change bed linens, stock supplies in patient rooms and the unit, 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 specified specimens.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion, and professionalism.
• Assist patients with safe ambulation and transfers, and use lift devices appropriately.
• Follow departmental safety initiatives.
• Assist with post-mortem care.
• Meet unit- and department-specific skill and competency expectations.
• Respond to patient call lights and patient or family requests for assistance in a timely and courteous manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed