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Patient Care Technician Apprentice-Medical/Surgical
$30k-37k (estimate)
Part Time | Social & Legal Services
1 Week Ago
UnityPoint Health is Hiring a Patient Care Technician Apprentice-Medical/Surgical Near Marshalltown, IA
OverviewUnityPoint Health- MarshalltownPatient Care Tech- ApprenticePRN; As-NeededThe Patient Care Technician (PCT) Trainee is utilizing skills learned through a recognized Career Pathways Academic Apprenticeship Program. Program will combine work-based, on-the-job learning with relevant technical education in the classroom to start on a career path that continues after high school graduation. Team Member is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN). or Registered Nurse (RN). Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Partners with the LPN/RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
- Performs specific tasks as directed by the LPN/RN and other healthcare team members per competency education. Consults and seeks out guidance from LPN/RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
- Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT scope of practice. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
- Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the LPN/RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.
- Telesitter (applies to PCTs who have requested to learn this skill and Resource PCTs): Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the telesitter software. Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
- Hand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority. Hand-offs are utilized to communicate patient treatment and assessment information, patient education needs, goals of care and other quality care measures at each change of caregiver or setting of care.
- Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections; reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
- Maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
- In collaboration with recognized Academic Apprenticeship Program, commits to working for UnityPoint Health to grow clinical skills through hands on experience in the healthcare field under the direct guidance of a LPN/RN.
- Attends and participates in classroom (online or in person) and on the job hours (shadowing or clinicals).
- Maintains good standing in all course work.
- Follows all program policies and procedures set by the Academic Program and UnityPoint Health.
- Maintains all eligibility requirements to participate for the duration of the program.
- Completion of nursing assistant or equivalent course.
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
- Multicultural sensitivity.
- Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
- Customer/patient focused.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
- Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
- Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
- Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.
- Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01;
- Department: Medical Surgical;
- Shift: PRN; As-Needed;
- Job ID: 148909;
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
SALARY
$30k-37k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/11/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/09/2024
WEBSITE
unitypoint.org
HEADQUARTERS
ROCK ISLAND, IL
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
1995
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
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