Patient Care Techncian-5E Med/Surg-Lutheran
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 173935
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Location: Lutheran Opening: January 2026 Shift: Days or Nights available, Full Time. Hours will be either 7a-7pm or 7p-7am + Weekend Rotation $3K Sign on Bonus for full time positions We're excited to announce the opening of 5 East, a brand-new 15-bed medical-surgical unit providing acute care services to inpatients and observation patients. This unit specializes in General Medical/Surgical, Pulmonary, and Medical Detox, and may support patients requiring remote telemetry. Our patient population includes adults, aging adults, and pediatric patients aged 14 and older. Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech provides basic nursing care for the personal and comfort needs of the patient. Shift Differentials: * Shift differential of $2.65/hr for hours worked 3pm-11pm * Shift differential of $2.65/hr for hours worked from 11pm-7am * Weekend shift differential of $2.50/hr for hours worked between Friday 11pm to Monday 7am Join us and make a difference in the lives of patients while building a rewarding career in healthcare. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team of Patient Care Techs! Responsibilities: Clinical Excellence/Patient Care * Contributes toward accomplishment of patient's Plan of Care goals by providing care activities as assigned by the nurse. * Demonstrates competence in the implementation/administration of age appropriate care in accordance with established Practice Guidelines, Policies/Procedures and State/Federal Law in regards to hygiene, nutritional, elimination, and activity measures as well as non-sterile/non-invasive procedures, oxygen setup, simple dressings, traction set-up, blood glucose testing, measuring and recording vital signs and non-sterile specimen collection. * Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care. Department Support * Promotes, monitors and maintains a safe clean environment by assisting with identifying safety needs of patients and modifying the environment to meet these needs, perform light housekeeping functions to maintain a clean, neat and orderly work/patient care area, adhering to established Universal/Standard precautions. * Provides for efficient operation of unit/department by taking initiative and assuming other responsibilities as needed. * Contributes effectively to the communication needs of the department by acknowledging patients, healthcare providers and visitors upon arrival to the unit, engaging in collaborative communication, identifying and reporting patient care concerns in a timely manner, practicing excellent telephone etiquette Qualifications: Experience: Must be at least 16 years old Please note: Some positions may require at least 18 years old License(s)/Certification(s): Successful completion and documentation of one of the following: * CNA Certification preferred * Basic CNA Course or EMT-B Certification * Valid Driver's License when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons * Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three months from date of hire Minimum Experience: Comprehensive on-the-job training provided - no prior experience necessary
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