Patient Care Technician II-4W/Telemetry

Overview

Under the direction of a licensed professional, the Patient Care Technician II delivers hands-on patient care and comfort, assists with clinical procedures and technical tasks, and accurately observes, reports, and documents patient status. The role supports safe, efficient unit operations by focusing on personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, elimination, and prevention of complications, while preparing patients and environments for procedures. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, the PCT provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered support across diverse care settings to promote quality outcomes and a positive experience.

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

• Have knowledge to accurately interpret, store, and print ECG rhythms from within an electronic platform
• Support hospital operations by assisting in duties basic to the patient care technician (PCT) or ward secretary (WS) role of patient care or clerical nature to support department operations. A specific duty may be the transport of non-controlled medications within the hospital.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards of care when cleaning and disinfecting portable telemetry monitors and accessories
• Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills. This includes verbal communication with other health care providers regarding abnormal EKG rhythms which may or may not be life-threatening. This includes real-time electronic documentation communication within the EMR. This includes effective shift to shift handover communication, written and/or verbal.
• Embody principles of Comfort Theory and C.A.R.E.  (Comfort, Accountability, Relationship-centered, Evidence-based) professional practice model within the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 
• Complete basic computer course for EMR functionality (or demonstrate equivalent knowledge) 
• Must complete basic rhythms course within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Fulfilled Patient Care Technician/Telemetry Monitor Technician I role for at least one year
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.