Patient Care Technician-Surgery-Methodist
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 176096
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Shift: Full-Time, 40 hours/week. Variable shifts: 6:00a - 4:30p & 7:30a-6:00p, Monday - Friday, 4- 10-hour shifts. Call requirement. Under the supervision of an RN provides direct patient care. Provides technical services and support for patients undergoing surgery and their family. 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. Choose a career that matters with UnityPoint Health Des Moines! UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is a family of four hospitals including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children's Hospital and Methodist West Hospital. Our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve our patients and visitors every day. Responsibilities: * A PCT 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 18 years old or older. * Certified Nursing Aid certification required. * Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work.