Compassionate Patient Care Tech – Pulmonary Center

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team by performing bedside care, documentation, and basic assessments. You will assist with turning, ambulation, and privacy protection while maintaining a calm, patient-centered environment.

Build rapport with patients and families, communicate changes in condition to licensed staff, and adhere to safety and privacy guidelines. Previous CNA experience is preferred; High School diploma required.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills required for interactions with patients and families.
• Ability to communicate clearly during handoffs and with the care team.
• Must follow safety, privacy, and department protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective patient care under licensed nurse supervision.
• Document patient care in real time.
• Assist with turning, ambulation, and basic assessments per protocol.
• Maintain patient privacy and a clean, organized workspace.
• Respond to emergencies within scope of practice.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Nonverbal communication

Phone etiquette

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

CNA preferred

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team by performing bedside care, documentation, and basic assessments. You will assist with turning, ambulation, and privacy protection while maintaining a calm, patient-centered environment.

Build rapport with patients and families, communicate changes in condition to licensed staff, and adhere to safety and privacy guidelines. Previous CNA experience is preferred; High School diploma required.