UnityPoint Health

Patient Care Technician-Cardiac Cath Lab-Methodist

Requisition ID
2025-163442
Category
Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
1200 Pleasant St
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Cardiac Cath Lab- Meth
State
IA
FTE
.9
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
12 hour Shifts, 6 am to 6:30 pm M-F
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits
Sign On Bonus
$3,000

Overview

Monday-Friday rotating days 6am-6:30pm

 

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

  • Eighteen (18) years of age or older   
  • 75 Hour Basic CNA Course   
  • Student nurses are only required to complete the 75 hour CNA course and completion of 1 clinical rotation.  
  • Previous healthcare experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. 
  • Multicultural sensitivity. 
  • Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. 
  • Customer/patient focused.   
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.  

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