Evening Patient Care Tech — Compassionate Hands-on Support

Socket.dev; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for an evenings shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with every 4th weekend, 16 hours/week. Under RN supervision, the PCT delivers direct patient care, assists with procedures, observes and documents patient status, and supports unit operations with safety and compassion.

Preferred CNA certification; BLS required within 3 months of hire. 16+ age, ability to lift/move patients, and commitment to quality care are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older
• Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• PCTs will perform patient care and treatments under supervision of a RN. Provides and documents care including activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection, and respiratory support as directed by the RN.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Education

CNA certification preferred

BLS certification required or within 3 months

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for an evenings shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with every 4th weekend, 16 hours/week. Under RN supervision, the PCT delivers direct patient care, assists with procedures, observes and documents patient status, and supports unit operations with safety and compassion.

Preferred CNA certification; BLS required within 3 months of hire. 16+ age, ability to lift/move patients, and commitment to quality care are essential.