• Orthopedic Tech

    UnityPoint Health (Des Moines, IA)


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

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Surg/Neuro/Ortho P5- Meth

    + Shift: Days, Day/Evenings, Evenings, Nights. Full Time, Part Time, PRN per request. Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.

    + Job ID: 164915

     

    Overview

     

    Patient Care Technician-Powell 5 Surg/Neuro/Ortho

     

    Benefits Eligible

     

    Shift Differential for qualifying shifts

     

    Powell 5 is a 25-bed Neurosurgical, Trauma and Orthopedics unit providing services to inpatients and short-term observation patients. Powell 5 is an interregnal part of the Level 1 Trauma program and holds The Blue Distinction for the care we give patients with total hip and total knee replacements. Our team is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to patient centered care involving achieving best patient outcomes and safe discharge plans. Come be a part of our fascinating and rewarding team we have here on Powell 5!

     

    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.