Compassionate PCT: Hands-On Patient Care & Team Support

Socket.dev; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver hands-on patient care under supervision and support safe unit operations focusing on daily living activities, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and safety.

Under the RN and healthcare team, the PCT will enter data into the EMR, assist with procedures, and ensure compassionate, family-centered care across diverse care settings.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current BLS certification.
• Fluent English communication.
• Able to complete a basic EMR computer course.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the RN and healthcare team to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
• Obtains records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, with competency validation and documentation.
• Performs tasks as directed by the RN and healthcare team, following competency validation.
• May assist with Unit Secretary responsibilities, per department expectations and competency validation.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• May transport medications from pharmacy delivery devices to medication storage areas on the unit, including non-controlled substances.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient and personal safety and applies the St. Luke's Comfort/C.A.R.E. model in daily care.

Skills

BLS certification

Fluent English

Education

Basic EMR computer course

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver hands-on patient care under supervision and support safe unit operations focusing on daily living activities, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and safety.

Under the RN and healthcare team, the PCT will enter data into the EMR, assist with procedures, and ensure compassionate, family-centered care across diverse care settings.