UnityPoint Health

Patient Care Techncian-3N Cardiology-Lutheran

Requisition ID
2025-162143
Category
Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
700 E University Ave
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Cardiology 3N- Luth
State
IA
FTE
0.9
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Full and Part Time Days, Nights, Evenings; weekend and holiday rotation
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits
Sign On Bonus
$3,000

Overview

Full Time; Days, Nights, Evenings

Part Time; Days, Nights, Evenings

 

3 North is a 29 bed telemetry unit. The patient population includes AMI, post-cath lab procedures, medical cardiology, stroke and medical patients requiring cardiac monitoring. CAPD and medical / surgical overflow. The staff includes RN, Patient Care Techs, Unit Clerk and Patient Care Facilitators. The culture of the unit is team oriented. 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. 

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

  • Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
  • Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient’s care.
  • Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
  • Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
  • Assesses needs of patients and families, provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

  • Must be 16 years old or older.
  • Certified Nursing Aid certification preferred
  • Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. 

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