Patient Care Technician
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Join the Emergency Department team at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Hospital as a Patient Care Technician (PCT)! In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You'll play an important part in helping patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their emergency care experience.
Job description
Overview
Join the Emergency Department team at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Hospital as a Patient Care Technician (PCT)! In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You'll play an important part in helping patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their emergency care experience.
Whether you're building your healthcare career or bringing previous patient care experience, this is an opportunity to develop valuable clinical skills, make meaningful connections, and positively impact patients and families when they need it most.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
- Assist patients with daily activities, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and comfort.
- Obtain and record vital signs, perform EKGs, and collect specimens as trained and directed.
- Support nurses and providers with clinical procedures, emergency interventions, and patient care needs.
- Observe patient conditions and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the nursing team.
- Accurately document patient care activities and observations in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Provide one-on-one observation and support for patients requiring additional safety monitoring.
- Assist with preparing patient rooms, equipment, and care areas to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote patient safety, effective communication, and positive care experiences.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Completion of RN/Education lead training Day within 6 months of hire
- Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Preferred:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Completion of a fundamentals course in nursing school or completion of EMT or CNA course
- Six months of clinical experience
- Experience or previous EMS experience
- CNA certification
- EMT certification
Requirements
- Completion of RN/Education lead training Day within 6 months of hire
- Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
- High school graduate or equivalent (preferred)
- Completion of a fundamentals course in nursing school or completion of EMT or CNA course (preferred)
- Six months of clinical experience (preferred)
- Experience or previous EMS experience (preferred)
- CNA certification (preferred)
- EMT certification (preferred)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 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.