Patient Care Technician -Medical​/Surgical

Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical

UnityPoint Health, Marshalltown, IA

Job

• Area of Interest:
  Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
• Department:
  Medical Surgical
• Shift: 12‑hour per 4‑week schedule period; holiday rotation required
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider;
  Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

The Patient Care Technician is a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Reports and records observations and contributes to the efficient functionality of the department.

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching and employee recognition programs.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

• Partner with the RN and healthcare team to support patient care outcomes and goals of care.
• Perform delegated tasks per competency and seek guidance when completing new or unfamiliar duties.
• Obtain, record, and accurately enter patient data into the EMR according to PCT Scope of Practice standards.
• Complete documentation promptly to ensure an accurate legal record of patient care.
• Communicate factual, concise, and timely patient information to the RN, healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Provide 1:1 observation for high-risk patients after completing CPI and sitter orientation.
• Conduct thorough, safety-focused hand-offs to communicate treatment plans, assessments, and patient needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to patient and workplace safety by preventing and reporting errors, accidents, and infections.
• Maintain accountability for knowing the current condition and needs of assigned patients.

• Completion of RN/Education lead training Day within 6 months of hire.

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