Patient Care Technician

Overview

Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm; 2 8-Hour Shifts a Week; Holiday and Weekend Rotation. 

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:

• 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

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.  

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.