Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical - Dubuque, United States - Access Dubuque
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Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical
**UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital**
1 Positions
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Posted On 04/15/2024
**Job Overview**
**Overview**
**Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for qualifying applicants**
The 5th floor Medical/Surgical unit has 20 beds. We provide excellent care for primarily medical patients suffering from a wide variety of medical problems, from pneumonia to heart failure. We are looking for staff that enjoy working as a team on a busy unit.
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.
**Why UnityPoint Health?** ?
+ **Commitment to our Team ** Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.?
+ **Culture ** At UnityPoint Health, **you** Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture ) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.?
+ **Benefits ** Our competitive Total Rewards ) program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.?
+ **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.?
+ **Development** We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities ) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.?
+ **Community Involvement** Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.?
Visit us at to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. ?
**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.
+ 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.
**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:**
High school diploma/GED or
currently & actively working towards completion of diploma/GED
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.
**Other:**
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training possessed or completed within 6 months of hire.
+ **Area of Interest:** Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs;
+ **FTE/Hours per pay period:** 1.0;
+ **Department:** 5 Medical;
+ **Shift:** Nights, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every other weekend rotation.;
+ **Job ID:** 147348;
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Michelle Pickel
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**Job Details**
Categories
Health Care
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
**Qualifications**
Education
Bachelors
Company ID
168
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# Positions
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**About the Company**
**A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL**
UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.
At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:
Foster Unity
Own the Moment
Champion Excellence
Seize Opportunity
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.
**ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL**
UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.