Patient Care Technician-PICU-Blank Children's Hospital at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Documentation, Mobility Assistance, Specimen Collection, Respiratory Support, Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Customer Service, Teamwork, Basic Life Support, CNA Certification, Mechanical Lift Operation, Initiative, Communication, Compassion, Empathy

Industry

Description

Overview Shift: Full-Time Nights, 32 hours/week Blank Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides care for children from birth to 17 years of age. PICU is a 12 bed unit and has a family-centered care approach in the delivery of patient care. 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 PCTs 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. Team members under the age of 18 may not independently operate mechanical lift equipment. Qualifications License(s)/Certification(s): CNA certification preferred 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. Other: Eighteen (18) years of age or older Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) will perform patient care and treatments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Responsibilities include documenting care, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting patient mobility and respiratory needs.