<ul> <li>Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs </li><li>FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01 </li><li>Department: Medical Surgical </li><li>Shift: as needed, varied shifts, required to work one 12 hour shift per month, and holiday rotation </li><li>Job ID: 178839 </li></ul> <p>Overview</p> <p>Patient Care Technician</p> <p>Marshalltown Hospital</p> <p>Shift: as-needed; one 12 hour shift per month; Holiday and weekend rotation</p> <p>The Patient Care Technician is a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.</p> <p>Why UnityPoint Health?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. </li><li>Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. </li><li>Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.</p> <p>Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Partners with the RN and healthcare team to support patient care outcomes and goals of care. </li><li>Performs delegated tasks per competency and seeks guidance when completing new or unfamiliar duties. </li><li>Obtains, records, and accurately enters patient data into the EMR according to PCT Scope of Practice standards. </li><li>Completes documentation promptly to ensure an accurate legal record of patient care. </li><li>Communicates factual, concise, and timely patient information to the RN, healthcare team, patients, and families. </li><li>Provides 1:1 observation for high-risk patients after completing CPI and sitter orientation. </li><li>Conducts thorough, safety-focused hand-offs to communicate treatment plans, assessments, and patient needs. </li><li>Demonstrates commitment to patient and workplace safety by preventing and reporting errors, accidents, and infections. </li><li>Maintains accountability for knowing the current condition and needs of assigned patients. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Completion of RN/Education lead training Day within 6 months of hire </li></ul> <p>This position does not get reported with Direct Care Workers (DCW).</p>