UnityPoint Health

Patient Care Technician- Younker 8 Medical/Respiratory- Methodist

Requisition ID
2025-170038
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
Med/Surg Y8- Meth
State
IA
FTE
0.4
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Part-Time Days 7am-3:30pm, every third weekend and holiday rotation
Work Remotely within the US
No
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Part Time Benefits

Overview

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for full-time offers

Part-Time Days 7am-3:30pm, every third weekend and holiday rotation

 

Younker 8 is a 23 bed Medical Surgical unit that provides an enriching learning experience while caring for patients with a variety of diagnoses specializing in pulmonary conditions.  Younker 8 offers opportunities to advance critical thinking skills and nursing autonomy within our multidisciplinary team.  Our nursing team has a voice to advocate for change in the nursing profession.  Through collaboration with our resident physicians, professional governance council, and nurse residency projects, we utilize evidence based practice to make a difference in our patient care. Consider joining our team to help shape tomorrow.

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

  • PCTs will perform 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.
  • Team members under the age of 18 may not independently operate mechanical lift equipment.

Qualifications

License(s)/Certification(s):

  • CNA certification preferred
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Other: 

  • Must be 16 years old or older
  • Level 3 Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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