HCT - Med/Surg - Full Time - 11p-7a

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement - IPERS

Education Assistance

Health Insurance

PTO

Free Parking

Job summary

The Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking a Healthcare Technician (HCT) to support nursing staff in acute care settings. The role involves assisting with basic patient care tasks, charting in the EMR, and ensuring patient comfort and safety on a night shift.

Ideal candidates will have a Basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program completion (75 hours minimum) and the ability to obtain and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course (75 hours minimum) or approved military/workplace program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with basic patient care tasks.
• Document care activities in the EMR system.
• Demonstrate service excellence and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Attend unit meetings and follow department policies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA course (75 hours)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!The Healthcare Technician (HCT) reports to the Department Director and assists nurses in performing tasks related to basic patient care needs.HOURSFull-time reduced, 11P-7APERFORMANCE STANDARDSDemonstrates service excellence, teamwork and communication practices that result inpatient, family and staff satisfaction.Demonstrates the ability to meet the expectations of the department leader and annual performance standards expectations.Adheres to Corporate Compliance activities, nursing care standards, and the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and Nursing Services.Completes and maintains annual competency mandatory training requirements within the defined timeframes (i.e. safety, annual in-services, corporate compliance, confidentiality).Ability to remain calm, professional, and productive in a fast-paced environment.Attends unit meetings to meet individual departmental attendance expectations.Demonstrates flexibility regarding department assignments and schedules.Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications and ability to document effectively in the EMR system.Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills within scope-of practice.QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Completion of Basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course (75 hours minimum) or successful completion of a workplace-based or military training program that provides the education and training necessary to perform Health Care Technician duties in an acute care setting, as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Associate Vice President (AVP) of Nursing.Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification throughout employment.Work ShiftOther (United States of America)Benefits (FT/PT)Retirement - IPERSEducation AssistanceEmployee Health & WellnessPTOFree ParkingHealth InsuranceSupplemental Insurance529 College Savings PlanAnd more!Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer