Patient Care Technician (PCT) | 30 Hours Per Week | Pediatrics

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

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About The Position

Provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, including care for pediatric and other patient populations. The role supports safe, high-quality care through patient monitoring, assistance with daily activities, documentation, equipment setup, and coordination with nursing and other staff. Duties vary by unit and may include clerical and administrative work, rehabilitation support, behavioral health activities, or assistance with dialysis treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Completion of a C.N.A. course, or completion within four months of hire; high school students must complete a C.N.A. course.
Computer experience.
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training through the Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 days.
Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter training through the Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 days.
Emergency First Response and Choking training within 90 days of hire.
MOAB training within 12 months of hire.
Restraint training completed after hire.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities

Perform bedside shift reports at the beginning and end of shifts.
Follow policies and procedures to prevent falls and support wound prevention and prevention of hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
Care for restrained patients and monitor their safety as directed by a licensed nurse.
Use equipment and supplies cost-consciously and follow personal safety practices, including infection-control measures and appropriate use of lifts, gait belts, eye shields, and gloves.
Set up equipment such as oxygen, portable x-ray machines, overhead irrigation bottles, warmer beds, and suction equipment, as applicable to the unit.
Answer call lights promptly and address requests or communicate them to coworkers.
Perform skin assessments and promptly report abnormal findings to a licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, feeding, walking, exercise, and moving into and out of bed.
Maintain clean patient rooms and change linens as appropriate.
Collect and correctly label specimens, including urine, feces, and sputum; deliver messages, documents, and specimens.
Measure and record intake and output and vital signs, observe patient conditions, and promptly report changes to professional staff.
Transport patients to treatment units using wheelchairs or stretchers.
Turn and reposition patients to help prevent pressure ulcers.
Monitor patients proactively for safety, communicate monitoring-device needs to the licensed nurse, and consistently use patient-safety devices and bed or chair alarms appropriately.
Document activities accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Perform blood glucose monitoring and other directed quality monitoring, and report abnormal results to the licensed nurse.
Greet visitors and callers, determine the purpose of their visit or call, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers in collaboration with other staff.
Maintain unit supply inventory and perform clerical and administrative functions, including accurate and timely order entry.
Assemble, clean, and tear down medical records; operate office equipment and systems, including nurse call, fax, scanners, photocopiers, computers, telephones, and telemetry.
Perform equipment quality checks, such as checks on crash carts and transport monitors.
In dialysis, assist the Registered Nurse and prepare, operate, and monitor hemodialysis machines and systems for patients receiving dialysis.
In behavioral health, interact with patients individually or in groups; conduct assigned activities related to health promotion, activities of daily living, exercise, and leisure; observe and report significant behaviors; supervise patients in assigned situations; and use Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques when needed.
In medical care units, provide rehabilitative nursing care under a licensed nurse’s direction and in coordination with other health team members for patients with conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, neurologic disorders, debilitation, amputations, and burns.
In women and family/pediatrics, set up equipment such as warmer beds, suction, and oxygen, and generate accurate patient charges.

Benefits

Competitive base pay.
Matching retirement programs.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans.
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Paid time off (PTO).
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Discounted cafeteria meals.
Paid Parental Leave.
Employee Service Recognition program.
Voluntary life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity plans.