Patient Care Technician-Resource-Float

Overview
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for qualifying applicants!
Resource staff float to 5N Med/Surg, 5 Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, ICU, Behavioral Health, and, on rare occasion, may assist in the Emergency Dept. and the Pain Clinic.
Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct Patient Care. Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support. 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. The PCT also provides visual monitoring of Telesitter patients to ensure patient safety.
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Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Answers patient call lights.
• Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area
• Takes and records vital signs and weights.
• Monitors and records intake and output.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction.
• Views and possesses knowledge of Telesitter monitors and related equipment.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.
• Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry
• OR at least at a junior level in an accredited BSN program
Experience:
Previous healthcare experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
Knowledge of Telesitter monitors and related equipment
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.