Patient Care Technician - ICU - Grinnell - Part Time 1 Night a Week
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Provide compassionate, hands-on care that helps patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their care journey. Under the direction of a licensed professional, assist with daily living needs, mobility, nutrition, hydration, clinical procedures, and technical tasks while accurately observing, reporting, and documenting patient status. As a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, the Patient Care Technician helps maintain safe, efficient care environments and promotes positive patient outcomes and experiences.
Job description
Overview
Provide compassionate, hands-on care that helps patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their care journey. Under the direction of a licensed professional, assist with daily living needs, mobility, nutrition, hydration, clinical procedures, and technical tasks while accurately observing, reporting, and documenting patient status. As a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, the Patient Care Technician helps maintain safe, efficient care environments and promotes positive patient outcomes and experiences.
Responsibilities
- Partner with RNs and the healthcare team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with individualized care plans.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, positioning, and elimination while promoting comfort and independence.
- Monitor and accurately document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other patient observations in the EMR.
- Perform delegated clinical tasks such as specimen collection, wound care, blood glucose testing, pulse oximetry, and EKGs.
- Communicate changes in patient condition and pertinent observations promptly to the appropriate healthcare team member.
- Safely transport patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens while supporting admissions, discharges, and procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized, well-stocked patient care areas and assist with room turnover and equipment preparation.
- Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and team members while seeking guidance for unfamiliar tasks.
- Support unit operations, quality initiatives, and exceptional patient experiences through professionalism, initiative, and responsible use of resources.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment/actively pursuing completion required. Enrollment at junior level or higher in an accredited BSN program with completion of a nursing fundamentals course, or completion of an Advanced CNA course preferred.
Experience: One (1) year of healthcare experience in a clinical or hospital patient care setting is preferred. Nursing assistant experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) required through the American Heart Association. Iowa Prepare to Care Program certificate preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required. IL & IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment/actively pursuing completion
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
- IL & IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
- Enrollment at junior level or higher in an accredited BSN program with completion of a nursing fundamentals course, or completion of an Advanced CNA course preferred
- One (1) year of healthcare experience in a clinical or hospital patient care setting preferred
- Nursing assistant experience preferred
- Iowa Prepare to Care Program certificate preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.