Patient Care Technician -Medical/Surgical

Overview

Patient Care Technician
Marshalltown Hospital
Department: Inpatient Care
Shift: Part-Time | Days | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 24 hours per week
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, holiday rotation, and every 3rd weekend

Join the compassionate care team at Marshalltown Hospital as a Patient Care Technician (PCT). In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to support patients throughout their hospital stay, helping create a safe, comfortable, and positive care experience.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, thrives in a team environment, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're building on previous healthcare experience or looking to grow your clinical skills, you'll be supported by a collaborative team committed to high-quality patient care.

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

• Assist patients with daily care needs while promoting comfort, dignity, and safety
• Partner with nurses and other healthcare team members to support patient care plans
• Obtain and document patient information, observations, and vital signs accurately
• Communicate important patient updates to the healthcare team in a timely manner
• Support patient safety initiatives and help maintain a safe care environment
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition or concerns promptly
• Provide compassionate, respectful service to patients and their families
• Contribute to smooth department operations through teamwork and collaboration
• Assist with patient observation and safety monitoring as needed

Qualifications

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

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.
• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 15 patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.