Patient Care Technician

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver hands-on patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (Meth). Under RN supervision, you will assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and monitoring, and document patient status.

This 16-hour per week position (Nights: Tue and Wed, 11p-7a) offers a supportive team environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Basic CNA Course required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• PCT performs patient care and treatments under supervision of a RN. Documents care and status as directed.
• Demonstrates ability to lift, move, position and transport patients.
• Maintains shift schedule and seeks to improve quality of care and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Education

Basic CNA Course

Job description

• Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
• Department: Intensive Care Unit- Meth
• Shift: Nights, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11p-7a
• Job ID: 186736

• Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4
• Department: Intensive Care Unit- Meth
• Shift: Nights, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11p-7a
• Job ID: 186736

Overview

Under the direction of a licensed professional, the Patient Care Technician delivers hands‑on patient care and comfort, assists with clinical procedures and technical tasks, and accurately observes, reports, and documents patient status. The role supports safe, efficient unit operations by focusing on personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, elimination, and prevention of complications, while preparing patients and environments for procedures. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, the PCT provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered support across diverse care settings to promote quality outcomes and a positive experience.

Shift: Nights, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11p-7a, 16 hours/week

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

• PCT performs patient care and treatments under supervision of a RN. Provides and documents care including, but not limited to, activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection and respiratory support activities as directed by the RN.
• Possess the ability to lift, move, position and transport patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

Education:

• Basic CNA Course
• Must be 18 (Eighteen) years of age or older

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Minimum Experience:

• Comprehensive on-the-job training provided — no prior experience necessary