Patient Care Technician-N6 General Surgery-Methodist
Required skills
- Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Mobility
- Specimen Collection
- Respiratory Support
- Patient Handling
- Mechanical Lift Equipment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
Role summary
UnityPoint Health is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician for their dynamic acute care surgical unit (North 6) specializing in colorectal and bariatric sleeve procedures. This role involves performing patient care and treatments under the supervision of an RN, including activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection, and respiratory support. The PCT will also be responsible for patient handling and contributing to a positive patient and staff environment. A strong commitment to quality, safety, and evidence-based practice is essential. The position requires BLS certification and preferred CNA certification. This is an onsite role with a weekend package shift.
Overview
Shift: Part-Time, 7p-7:30a, Weekend Package
North 6 is a dynamic acute care surgical unit dedicated to delivering high‑quality, compassionate, and patient‑centered care. The unit specializes in colorectal and bariatric sleeve procedures while also caring for patients with complex medical diagnoses, requiring skilled clinical judgment and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
As a recognized Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, North 6 demonstrates a strong commitment to exceptional patient outcomes, safety, and evidence‑based practice. The team takes pride in supporting patients through all phases of recovery by emphasizing education, early mobility, pain management, and individualized care planning.
North 6 maintains a close partnership with the Physician Surgical Residency Program, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and professional development. Through teamwork among nurses, physicians, residents, and allied health professionals, the unit promotes clinical excellence while supporting a positive and engaging environment for both patients and staff.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- PCTs will perform 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.
- Team members under the age of 18 may not independently operate mechanical lift equipment.
Qualifications
License(s)/Certification(s):
- CNA certification preferred
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Other:
- Must be 16 years old or older
- Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
