Patient Care Technician-3W Orthopedics and Med/Surg-West
US-IA-West Des Moines
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Req #: 162074
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: 3 West Ortho has been recognized as Blue Distinction for the care we give to our total hip and knee replacement patients. We are a 34-bed unit that specializes in the orthopaedic population. We also have a wide variety of the medical/surgical adult population. We are a smaller hospital with a family atmosphere. Come be a part of our outstanding team we have here on 3 West! 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 * Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Other: * Must be 16 years old 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.
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