Patient Care Technician-P5-Surg/Neuro/Ortho-Methodist
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 157719
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview:
Patient Care Technician-Powell 5 Neuro Surgical/Trauma - Methodist
Shifts: Days; Full and Part Time
Evenings; Full and Part Time
Nights; Full and Part Time
Each shift requires every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation
Benefits Eligible
Shift Differential for qualifying shifts
Full Time Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 paid over 1 year
Powell 5 is a 25-bed Neurosurgical, Trauma and Orthopedics unit providing services to inpatients and short-term observation patients. Powell 5 is an interregnal part of the Level 1 Trauma program and holds The Blue Distinction for the care we give patients with total hip and total knee replacements. Our team is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to patient centered care involving achieving best patient outcomes and safe discharge plans. Come be a part of our fascinating and rewarding team we have here on Powell 5!
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.
Qualifications:
* Must be 16 years old or older.
* Minimum of 75 hour Certified Nursing Aid certification preferred. Indicate on your application which CNA certification you possess (75 hour, 120 hour or 150 hour)
* Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work.
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