Patient Care Technician

Overview

Shift: 7a-3:30p, every 4th weekend and holiday rotation; 16 hours/week

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.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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.
  • Iowa Department Health and Human Services (IADHHS) 
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
  • Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals (IADIA) 
  • Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) 
  • Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NEDHHS) 
  • South Dakota Board of Nursing (SDBON) 
  • Pearson Vue/Wisconsin Nurse Aides (PVWNA) 
• 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.