Patient Care Technician

Overview

Patient Care Technician

Marshalltown Hospital

Department: Emergency DepartmentShift/Schedule: Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Every 3rd Weekend and Holiday Rotation

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.

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

• 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.

This position does not get reported with Direct Care Workers (DCW).

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