Patient Care Technician
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Shift: 7am-7:30pm, Weekend Package, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 3 out of 4 weekends
Job description
Overview
Shift: 7am-7:30pm, Weekend Package, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 3 out of 4 weekends
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
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):
- CNA certification or completion of 75-hour Basic CNA course preferred
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Other:
- Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Requirements
- One (1) year of healthcare experience in a clinical or hospital patient care setting preferred
- Nursing assistant experience preferred
- CNA certification or completion of 75-hour Basic CNA course preferred
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly
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.