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Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

1 Positions

ID: 39448581

Posted On 12/18/2024

Refreshed On 04/23/2025

Job Overview

+ **Area of Interest:** Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs

+ **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .70

+ **Department:** 5 Medical

+ **Shift:** Nights, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 56 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every other weekend rotation.

+ **Job ID:** 158381

Overview

5 North is a 23 bed Medical Floor that sees a variety of different patient populations. We see patients that just had cardiac caths, strokes, CHF, COVID, pneumonia and dialysis (CAPD is done on the floor) along with many other diagnoses. Every shift will be a learning experience with new patients. We are a fun team to work with.

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.

Why UnityPoint Health?

+ **Commitment to our Team –** We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 (https://www.unitypoint.org/press-releases-article.aspx?id=5d699a8a-8983-4b72-a5d2-8965fe05e15c&UnityPoint+Health+Named+Among+150+Top+Places++to+Work+in+Healthcare) by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

+ **Culture –** At UnityPoint Health, **you** Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/our-culture.aspx) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

+ **Benefits –** Our competitive Total Rewards (https://uphtotalrewards.com/) program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

+ **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

+ **Development** – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

+ **Community Involvement** – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/

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

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

High school diploma/GED or

currently & actively working towards completion of diploma/GED

• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry

• OR at least at a junior level in an accredited BSN program

Experience:

Previous healthcare experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

• Multicultural sensitivity.

• Basic computer skills.

• Customer/patient focused.

Other:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training possessed or completed within 6 months of hire.

Primary Contact

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Michelle Pickel

HR Recruiter, HR

563-589-2608

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Fax

[email protected]

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Company ID

168

Job REQ #

39448581

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20241218

End Date

20250621

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About the Company

A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

* Foster Unity

* Own the Moment

* Champion Excellence

* Seize Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.