Patient Care Technician - Cardiac

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 executes assigned tasks and skills while maintaining quality and safe care, with all interactions aligned with the goal of a positive patient experience. The position is in the Cardiac department at Unity Hospital and is part time, with a rotating days, evenings, and nights schedule that includes every other weekend.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Completion of Nursing Fundamentals, CNA certification, or 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 or the unit, and prepare rooms for anticipated admissions.
Provide safe, competent care for 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.
Collect and handle specimens using correct procedures.
Demonstrate excellent communication, compassion, and professionalism.
Assist with safe ambulation and transfers, and use lift devices appropriately.
Follow all departmental 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.