Patient Care Technician-5 Medical/Surgical

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Patient Care Technician-5 Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital 1 Positions ID: 41952276 Posted On 04/16/2025 Refreshed On 06/17/2025 Job Overview
Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
FTE/Hours per pay period: .90
Department: 5 Surgical
Shift: Nights, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every other weekend rotation.
Job ID: 162866
Overview Internal Posting: This is an internal posting for current PCCT's that work on 5 Med/Surg. The 5th floor Medical/Surgical unit is a 20-bed unit. The 5 Med/Surg staff primarily cares for adult patients who are recovering from surgery, but may also care for those that are acutely ill with a wide variety of medial problems and diseases. The primary patient population on this unit is general surgery and total joint replacements (i.e. hip and knee). 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? 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.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. 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 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False Job Details Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 168 Job REQ # 41952276 # Positions 1 Start Date 20250416 End Date 20250801 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments Similar Jobs ICU RN - Intensive Care Registered Nurse MercyOne RN-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital RN-Inpatient Acute Rehab UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Occupational Therapist-Inpatient UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Home Care Nurse Residency, Dubuque Iowa UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Physical Therapist- Inpatient/Outpatient UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital RN-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Acute Care RN - Medical Surgical Registered Nurse MercyOne CMA, LPN or RN- Urgent Care (Part Time, Weekend P UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Share this Job UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital 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:
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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.
Location:
Dubuque, IA, United States
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Healthcare Support Occupations