Patient Care Technician

Location:

Worker Type:

Work Shift:

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS.  There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Summary

• The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists the registered nurse in the Emergency Department setting to provide direct care to the patients that follows the care plan and assists each patient to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition.

General Hours of Work

• Daytime and Evening hours (includes weekend and holiday rotation)

Education and/or Experience

• Completion of 75 hours CNA course preferred. High school diploma or GED preferred. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa preferred but not required. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.

Essential Functions

• Takes and records vital signs for assigned patients.

• Responds to patient requests in a timely and compassionate manner.

• Responsible in assisting with patient’s activities of daily living (ADL’s) as assigned.

• Performs a variety of treatments within scope of position.

• Assists with admission and discharge activities.

• Implements physician’s orders within scope of position with accuracy and documents appropriately.

• Works cooperatively with other members of the patient’s care team to deliver quality patient care.

• Communicates pertinent patient information to members of patient’s care team as appropriate.

• Maintains patient rooms in an orderly condition, changing bed linens, and provides routine cleaning tasks.

• Assists with the orientation and training of new staff.

• Works cooperatively with other hospital departments to ensure accurate, safe and timely communication of patient needs.

• Assists in the maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

• Assists with clerical duties as needed and/or as assigned.

• Scope of position to include but not limited to: collecting body fluid specimens, obtaining patient vital signs, rounding on patients, answering call lights, assisting patients to the bathroom, removal of peripheral IVs, removal of urinary catheters, obtain blood sugar readings, assisting with splint application, setup of sterile field, cleaning used instruments, documenting patient information in the medical record, measuring patients height and weight.

• Applies aseptic technique in patient care, following principles and policies detailed in the infection control manual. Displays proper care, utilization and charging of supplies and equipment used.

• Gives prompt and efficient assistance to co-workers when indicated, offering cooperation and flexibility.

• Maintains a clean/neat environment in working area. These areas may include, but not be limited to, patient rooms, terminals, nurse's stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, and lobby areas. Participates in all cleaning activities as assigned including, dusting, washing, drying, mopping, disinfecting, vacuuming, moving furniture, and emptying trash.

• Keeps assigned area fully stocked with supplies.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.