Compassionate Patient Care Tech (PRN) – Med/Surg

Ottumwa Regional Health Center; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Med/Surg on a PRN basis. You will serve in a sitter/one-to-one role, monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu, delivering compassionate care within a supportive team environment.

Join a mission-driven facility committed to community health, with opportunities for professional growth and a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within organizational guidelines.
• Previous healthcare, CNA, Behavioral Health, or Patient Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Sitter/One-to-one position.
• Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care.
• Displays respect for patient's integrity, patient information and patient rights.
• Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care.
• Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
• Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner.
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit.
• Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff.
• Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.
• Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.
• Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Assist with maintaining patients activities of daily living.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Med/Surg on a PRN basis. You will serve in a sitter/one-to-one role, monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu, delivering compassionate care within a supportive team environment.

Join a mission-driven facility committed to community health, with opportunities for professional growth and a focus on patient-centered care.