Patient Care Technician-5 Medical/Surgical

				Overview:

Patient Care Tech (CNA) - 5 Med/Surg

Full-time; .90 FTE (72 hours/pay period)

Nights, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, holiday and every other weekend rotation

The 5th floor Medical/Surgical unit is a 20-bed unit. The 5 Med/Surg staff primarily care for adult patients who are recovering from surgery, but may also care for those that are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases. The primary patient population on this unit is general surgery and total joint replacements (i.e. hip and knee).

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care.  Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support.  Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. 

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

* Assists patients with activities of daily living. 
* Answers patient call lights. 
* Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area
* Takes and records vital signs and weights. 
* Monitors and records intake and output. 
* Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction. 
* Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment. 
* Performs procedures specific to the assigned area. 
* Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area. 
* Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area. 
* Labels all specimens in accordance with standards. 
* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma/GED or currently and actively working towards completion of Diploma/GED
* Prefer candidates that have successfully completed the CNA program and are active on the Iowa Direct Care Registry
* Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 3 months from date of hire
			

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