Patient Care Technician-N3 Cardiology-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Patient Care Technicians to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced cardiac and vascular nursing department. This role involves providing essential patient care and support under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring high-quality service and patient safety. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, the organization offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Matching

Employee Recognition Program

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older with a Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Ability to lift, move, position, and transport patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and treatments under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.

Skills

Patient Care

Mobility Assistance

Specimen Collection

Respiratory Support

Customer Service

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

North 3 consists of a 24-bed post-surgical cardiac and vascular nursing department. It cares for patients recovering from cardiac surgeries and procedures including cardiothoracic, cardiovascular surgery, electrophysiology procedures, and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The environment is fast-paced with high acuity patients requiring cardiac care and telemetry monitoring.

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 foster a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor individual differences and embrace shared values.

We believe providing support and development opportunities is essential to delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• A PCT will perform patient care and treatments under the supervision of an RN. This includes 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.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the department work schedule.
• Show initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Department of Labor Level III (Medium) Work classification.