Patient Care Technician-PICU-Blank Children's Hospital

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Join Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as a Patient Care Technician Make a difference in the lives of children and their families by joining the Blank Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team. Our 12-bed unit provides specialized care for patients from birth to age 17 in a family-centered environment. As a Patient Care Tech, you’ll work under the supervision of an RN to deliver compassionate, hands-on care—supporting activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection, and respiratory support. Schedule: Full-Time Nights, 32 hours/week Your role is essential in ensuring comfort, safety, and quality care for our youngest patients. If you’re ready to bring your skills and dedication to a team that values excellence and collaboration, we’d love to meet you! 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

CNA certification preferred
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Eighteen (18) years of age or older
Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently , and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification preferred

Responsibilities

PCTs will perform patient care and treatments under supervision of a RN.
Provides and documents care including, but not limited to, activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection and respiratory support activities as directed by the RN.
Possess the ability to lift, move, position and transport patients.
Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.
Team members under the age of 18 may not independently operate mechanical lift equipment.