Patient Care Technician-Cardiac Cath Lab-Methodist

Patient Care Technician-Cardiac Cath Lab-Methodist UnityPoint Health - 3.5 Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications BLS Certification Basic life support

Full Job Description Overview:

Shift:

Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm Hours may be variable based on department needs, daytime hours, 8-hour shifts, no weekends, no holidays, no call Provides direct patient care for patients and families in the Cath Lab Prep and Recovery unit. The unit is a fast-paced, 15 bed unit which is staffed with RNs and PCTs. Supports patients and families before and after Cath Lab procedures. 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. Why UnityPoint Health?: At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

Assists patients with admission, including prepping for procedure. Answers patient call lights. Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area. Takes and records vital signs and weights. Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction. Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment. 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. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service. Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.

Qualifications:

License(s)/Certification(s): Completion of 75-Hour CNA Course Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Experience:

Completion of one year of hospital experience in a patient care area preferred