Patient Care Tech & Unit Clerk, Day Shift

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability

Job summary

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics is seeking a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk to support nursing staff in a full-time daytime role. You will handle clerical tasks, assist patients with daily activities, and help maintain a calm, safe unit environment.

You will work under RNs/LPNs, answer phones, and perform routine nursing and non-nursing tasks while upholding infection control standards and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certification from at least a 75-hour nurse aide course on hire.
• Current BCLS certification must be able to read, write and follow instructions.
• Empathetic understanding and kindness toward patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the nursing care team under RNs/LPNs.
• Answer telephone calls promptly and route as needed.
• Assist patients with ADLs and personal care.
• Maintain infection control and unit cleanliness.
• Record temperatures and vitals and report abnormalities.

Skills

Patient care experience

Telephone handling

Clerical tasks

Computer skills

BCLS certification

Empathy & customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics is seeking a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk to support nursing staff in a full-time daytime role. You will handle clerical tasks, assist patients with daily activities, and help maintain a calm, safe unit environment.

You will work under RNs/LPNs, answer phones, and perform routine nursing and non-nursing tasks while upholding infection control standards and patient comfort.