Patient Care Technician-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Description of Position:Responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direction of the department RNs, Supervisor and Manager. Works with the nursing personnel and providers to deliver quality care for patients and their families. Works collaboratively with nurses and providers to assure seamless care for all patients and families having procedures or surgery. Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department. % of Time(annually)Key AccountabilityAssist nursing staff with patient cares:o Preps individual patient care area: ice chips, ice packs, IV tubing, and other supplies as neededo Assists nursing staff in bedside patient care: temperature, warm blankets, SCD hose, clean linen, empty foley catheters and drainage containers.o Assists nursing staff with pediatric care and two (2) staff pediatric transport.o Transports patients o Assists in monitoring stage II APS patients with APS nurse80%Key AccountabilityPrepares patient care rooms and procedure rooms for patient care. Organizes, cleans, and maintains clinic work areas, supplies, and equipment. Assists with stocking and management/ordering supplies. o Responsible for ordering / maintaining clinic supplies.o Rotates / removes outdated stock / supplieso Cleans equipment after each patient use.o Assures that all necessary equipment and supplies are available in patient care10%Basic UPH Performance Criteria · Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.· Employee maintains current certifications required for the position.· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.10%Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of BehaviorsConsistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health’s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilitiesFoster Unity:· Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.· Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.· Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.Own The Moment: · Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect· Enthusiastically engage in our work.· Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.· Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.Champion Excellence:· Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.· Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.· Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.Seize Opportunities:· Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.· Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.· Have the courage to challenge the status quo.% of Time(annually)Key AccountabilityAssist nursing staff with patient cares:o Preps individual patient care area: ice chips, ice packs, IV tubing, and other supplies as neededo Assists nursing staff in bedside patient care: temperature, warm blankets, SCD hose, clean linen, empty foley catheters and drainage containers.o Assists nursing staff with pediatric care and two (2) staff pediatric transport.o Transports patients o Assists in monitoring stage II APS patients with APS nurse80%Key AccountabilityPrepares patient care rooms and procedure rooms for patient care. Organizes, cleans, and maintains clinic work areas, supplies, and equipment. Assists with stocking and management/ordering supplies. o Responsible for ordering / maintaining clinic supplies.o Rotates / removes outdated stock / supplieso Cleans equipment after each patient use.o Assures that all necessary equipment and supplies are available in patient care10%Basic UPH Performance Criteria · Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.· Employee maintains current certifications required for the position.· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.10%Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of BehaviorsConsistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health’s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilitiesFoster Unity:· Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.· Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.· Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.Own The Moment: · Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect· Enthusiastically engage in our work.· Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.· Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.Champion Excellence:· Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.· Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.· Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.Seize Opportunities:· Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.· Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.· Have the courage to challenge the status quo.Requisition ID: 2020-80405 Street: 1026 A Ave NE Name: 1010 UnityPoint Health CR St Lukes Hospital Name: PACU FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 0.6 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours/Shift: 4 to 9 pm, Monday through Friday External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org