What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech-Emergency Department-Methodist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
- Sign On Bonus: $3,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
- Department: Emergency Department- Meth
- Shift: 7a-7p, every other weekend and every other holiday rotation
- Job ID: 166771
Overview
Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department - Methodist
UnityPoint Health Des Moines
Shift: Full-Time, 7a-7p, every other weekend and every other holiday rotation
Benefits Eligible
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 paid over 1 year
Providing fast paced care to patients experiencing emergent illness, injury, and acute care illness for children and adults.
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.
Responsibilities
- PCT performs 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.
Qualifications
Education:
Basic CNA Course or EMT-B Certification
Must be Eighteen (18) years or older
License(s)/Certification(s):
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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multiculture sensitivity.
Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Salary : $3,000
