What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician-Surgery-Methodist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
- Department: Surgery- Meth
- Shift: Monday - Friday 6a-630p, two-12 hour shifts rotating days. Call required.
- Job ID: 174179
Shift: Monday - Friday 6a-630p, two-12 hour shifts rotating days. Call required.
Shift differentials offered for qualifying shifts
Under the supervision of an RN provides direct patient care. Provides technical services and support for patients undergoing surgery and their family. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
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Responsibilities
- A PCT 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.
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Certified Nursing Aid certification required.
- Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work.
