Patient Care Technician - ICU - Grinnell - Friday

Grinnell Chamber Of Commerce; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grinnell is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily activities and support nursing staff with essential duties. The role requires effective communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to patient care. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, completion of a nurse aide course, and certifications in Basic Life Support and Mandatory Reporter.

Qualifications

• Graduate of high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of 75-hour nurse aide course required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Take and record vital signs and patient documentation.
• Transport patients and maintain cleanliness in care environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

75-hour Nurse Aide Course

Medical Terminology Course

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Patient Care Technician - ICU - Grinnell - Friday

Other

Posted: 06/12/2025

Unity Point Grinnell

Description

Responsibilities

Description

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.

• Answers patients call lights.

• Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area under the direction of the RN.

• Takes/monitors and records vital signs, weights, and intake and output.

• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens.

• Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.

• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.

• Uses technology to promptly and accurately document care provided.

• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.

• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.

• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient care.

• Reports in a timely manner, pertinent patient observations, significant incidents, or any changes in patient’s condition to the appropriate person.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, and puts the success of the team above own interest.

• Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.

• Follows established, individualized plan of care and teaching plans based on identified patient needs, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

• Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

Qualifications

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of high school or equivalent.

• Minimum of 75-hour nurse aide course.

• Validation Code of “Eligible” status by the Director Care Worker Registry.

• Basic computer/typing skills.

• Medical Terminology course strongly recommended
Experience:

• Previous healthcare experience - Preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Mandatory Reporter certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

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641-236-6555

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
833 4th Avenue, PO Box 538
Grinnell, IA 50112

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