Overview:
The Patient Care Tech is responsible for a variety of tasks, clerical duties, and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direction of the department RNs, Supervisor and Manager. Works with the nursing personnel and providers to deliver quality care for patients and their families. The Patient Care Tech works collaboratively with nurses and providers to assure seamless care for all patients and families having procedures or surgery. The Patient Care Tech will report and record observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.
Why UnityPoint Health?
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Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.
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Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
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Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
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Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.
Responsibilities:
- Assist nursing staff with patient cares:
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Prep individual patient care area: ice chips, ice packs, IV tubing, and other supplies as needed
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Assist nursing staff in bedside patient care: temperature, warm blankets, SCD hose, clean linen, empty foley or and drainage containers.
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Assist nursing staff with pediatric care and two (2) staff pediatric transport.
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Transport patients
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Assist in monitoring stage II APS patients with APS nurse
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Responsible for clerical duties of the clinic: arrival in EMR, chart preparation, phone management, reminder calls, assist charge nurse at desk and facilitates communication between team members utilizing Vocera
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Prepares patient care rooms and procedure rooms for patient care. Organize, clean, and maintain clinic work areas, supplies, and equipment. Assisting with stocking and management/ordering supplies.
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Responsible for ordering / maintaining clinic supplies.
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Rotates / removes outdated stock / supplies
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Cleans equipment after each patient use.
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Assures that all necessary equipment and supplies are available in patient care
Qualifications:
- Previous tech experience
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BLS required but can be obtained within three (3) months date of hire.
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Ability to train quickly to department equipment: thermometer, accudata, cardiac monitor, oxygen tubing