PRN Patient Care Technician – Growth in Cardiac & Med-Surg

UnityPoint Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo is a PRN, as-needed position aimed at Waterloo Career Center students seeking healthcare experience and professional growth. You will support RNs, assist with activities of daily living, observe and report patient status, and help keep the department running smoothly.

As a member of the care team, you’ll participate in unit activities across multiple medical-surgical units, demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and

Responsibilities

• Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
• Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members per competency education. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
• Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT scope of practice. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
• Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.
• Telesitter (applies to PCTs who have requested to learn this skill and Resource PCTs): Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the telesitter software

Job description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo is a PRN, as-needed position aimed at Waterloo Career Center students seeking healthcare experience and professional growth. You will support RNs, assist with activities of daily living, observe and report patient status, and help keep the department running smoothly.

As a member of the care team, you’ll participate in unit activities across multiple medical-surgical units, demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and