Patient Care Technician

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a patient care role providing essential clinical and clerical support under supervision of RNs and physicians. You will monitor vital signs, document findings in the EMR, perform non-invasive tasks, assist with patient transport, and help ensure a safe, compassionate care environment in a fast-paced ED setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, attention to detail, and adherence to infection control standards while delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of clinical experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized plans of care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Accurately obtain, monitor, and document vital signs and clinical data in the EMR.
• Deliver non-invasive clinical and clerical support in the Emergency Department under RN and physician direction.
• Perform EKGs, assist with patient transport, and support activities of daily living while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure proper functioning of clinical equipment and treatment areas.
• Maintain precise, timely documentation in the electronic health record per regulatory standards.
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant care environment following infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Effective clinical communication and strong interdisciplinary teamwork.

Job description

Overview

Provides essential clinical and clerical support under the supervision of Registered Nurses and physicians. This role supports patient care through non-invasive clinical tasks, patient monitoring, transport, and maintaininga clean, safe, and efficient care environment.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized plans of care andoptimizepatient outcomes
• Accurately obtain, monitor, and document vital signs and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Deliver non-invasive clinical and clerical support within the Emergency Department under RN and physician direction
• Perform EKGs,assistwith patient transport, and support activities of daily living while ensuring patient comfort and dignity
• Prepare,maintain, and ensure proper functioning of clinical equipment and treatment areas
• Maintain precise,timelydocumentation in the electronic health recordin accordance withregulatory standards
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant care environment following infection prevention and safety protocols
• Effective clinical communication and strong interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with sound judgment
• High attention to detail with strong clinical documentation practices
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and service excellence

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least one year of clinical experience-Preferred