Patient Care Technician

Overview

Patient Care Technician – Med/Surg

Marshalltown Hospital

Department: Med/Surg

Schedule: : Part-Time 24 hours per week | 6:00 AM–6:30 PM | Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation

Join the Med/Surg team at Marshalltown Hospital as a Patient Care Technician and make a meaningful difference in patients’ experiences each day. In this hands-on role, you’ll work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, personalized care while helping patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their stay.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, being part of a collaborative healthcare team, and building valuable patient care experience in a fast-paced hospital environment.

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 hands-on support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other patient information.
• Respond to call lights and patient requests with compassion, professionalism, and attention to safety.
• Assist with clinical tasks such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, pulse oximetry, EKGs, and simple dressings as trained and directed.
• Observe patients and promptly communicate changes in condition or other important information to the nursing team.
• Safely assist with patient mobility, transfers, transport, admissions, discharges, and procedures.
• Accurately document patient care and observations in the electronic medical record.
• Help prepare patient rooms and care areas while maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment.
• Collaborate with nurses and other members of the healthcare team to support coordinated, patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of RN/Education lead training Day within 6 months of hire

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