Lifepoint Health·Ottumwa, Iowa
The Patient Care Technician provides one-to-one sitter support and comprehensive care to maintain a therapeutic milieu for patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring patient safety during activities.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Job Type: PRN
Schedule: at least 1 shift/month
Your experience matters
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Karas by emailing paula.karas@lifepointhealth.net [paula.karas@lifepointhealth.net] or text at 615-488-3269.
At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds—national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Recent experience as a Behavioral Health Technician is required.
Market context
In Iowa, Patient Care Technician roles are often sought in hospitals and related care settings, especially where dialysis or direct patient support is involved. These jobs are competitive because employers look for prior patient care experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to earn CCHT certification within 18 months of hire. Review the posting carefully and confirm your experience matches the setting, since the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description to save you research time.