Patient Care Technician ICU

Overview

Shift: 6:45am-7:15pm; 3 12-Hour Shifts a Week; Weekend and Holiday Rotation. 

$3,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time!

No experience? No problem! We offer paid, on-the-job training to help you succeed. Start a rewarding career as a Patient Care Tech and make a real impact every day. As part of our healthcare team, you’ll work closely with nurses to provide hands-on care that keeps patients safe, comfortable, and supported. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience, build meaningful connections, and grow your future in healthcare, all while making a difference where it matters 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

Clinical Excellence / Patient Care & Department Support Responsibilities:

• Support patient care by assisting with activities aligned to the patient’s Plan of Care under nurse direction
• Deliver age-appropriate care following established guidelines, policies, and state/federal regulations
• Perform basic patient care tasks such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility support, vital signs, and specimen collection
• Assist with non-invasive procedures including oxygen setup, blood glucose testing, and simple dressings
• Accurately and promptly document all patient care activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized care environment using standard precautions
• Identify and respond to patient safety needs, adjusting the environment as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and care team members, escalating concerns in a timely manner
• Support efficient department operations by assisting with additional tasks as needed
• Demonstrate professionalism through teamwork, responsiveness, and clear communication including proper phone etiquette

Qualifications

Experience: Must be at least 16 years old. 

License(s)/Certification(s):  Successful completion and documentation of one of the following:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and waiting for NCLEX re-examination.
• Certified Nursing Assistant listed as either Active or Inactive on any state health care worker registry.
• EMT-B licensure.
• Medical Assistant.
• Must be enrolled in Trinity’s PCT on the job training program and successfully complete.
• Successful completion of first semester of nursing school that includes Nursing Fundamentals.
• Current CPR certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Other:  Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. 

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.