Patient Care Technician-5 Medical/Surgical - UnityPoint Health

The 5th floor Medical/Surgical unit is a 20-bed unit. 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 disease. The primary patient population on this unit is general surgery and total joint replacements (i.e. hip and knee).

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. 

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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.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.