Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department - Methodist West

UnityPoint Health Des Moines

Shift: Full-Time Weekend Package, 3p-3a, Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Benefits Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 paid over 1 year

Providing fast paced care to patients experiencing emergent illness, injury, and acute care illness for children and adults.

Under the supervision of an RN 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.

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.

• PCT performs 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.

Education:

Basic CNA Course or EMT-B Certification

Experience:

Previous emergency department experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

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 (3) months from date of hire

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English

Multiculture sensitivity

Microsoft Office - basic computer skills

Customer/patient focused