UnityPoint Health · 1 day ago
Advanced Care Technician-Emergency
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUnityPoint Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare and is seeking an Advanced Care Technician for their Emergency Department. The role involves assisting in patient care, documenting vital information, and ensuring a safe environment for patients under the direction of nursing staff.
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Responsibilities
Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient
Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member
Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment
Follows all established infection control policies and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient
Obtain EKG under the direction of the nurse/paramedic
Transfer of patients to other areas of the hospital under the direction of the nurse/paramedic
Insertion of urinary catheters under the direction of the nurse/paramedic
Cleaning and general housekeeping of rooms between patients
Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in electronic health record
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 licenses and/or 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
Qualification
Required
Must be actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program
Previous hospital or nursing home experience as a Patient Care Tech and/or completion of training in nursing school that covers Patient Care Tech type duties and/or must attend UPHSL Patient Care Tech Training
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire required
MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors) certified within the first 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
Preferred
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
Previous ED experience preferred
EMT, Paramedic, or CNA preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
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