Patient Care Technician - Labor & Delivery

Rochester Regional Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician at Unity Hospital to support Labor & Delivery. You will provide direct patient care under RN guidance and assist with unit operations, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include vital signs, basic care tasks, and aiding with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Prior CNA or PCT exposure and good communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing Fundamentals, CNA certification or equivalent preferred.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Customer service and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.

Skills

Nursing Fundamentals

CNA certification

Medical assistant experience

PCT training program

Associates degree

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Department: Labor & Delivery

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Part Time 20 Hours

Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights rotating and every other weekend

SUMMARY

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service. Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning; provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; take patient vital signs; ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies

• Admission & Transfer of Patients. Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of one of the following: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health related facility or participation in a Patient Care Technician training program, preferred.

• Associates degree preferred.

• Customer Service and communication skills preferred.

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$19.00 - $21.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.