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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med/Surg

Lifepoint Health·Ottumwa, Iowa

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

The Patient Care Technician provides comprehensive care in a Med/Surg unit, focusing on one-to-one sitter duties and mental health promotion. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients.

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Job Type: PRN

Schedule: at least 1 shift/month

Unit: Med/Surg

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

A Patient Care Tech who excels in this role

  • Sitter/One-to-one position
  • Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care
  • Displays respect for patient’s integrity, patient information and patient rights
  • Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care
  • Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
  • Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner
  • Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit
  • Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff
  • Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.
  • Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.
  • Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse
  • Assist with maintaining patients activities of daily living
  • Other duties as assigned.

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

  • Applicants should have recent experience as a Behavioral Health Technician. Additional requirements include:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required or obtained within organizational guidelines.
  • Previous healthcare, CNA, Behavioral Health, or Patient Care experience preferred

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.

More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

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.

EEOC Statement

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.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and a current BLS certification. Recent experience as a Behavioral Health Technician or a CNA is preferred.

  • high school
  • Patient Care
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Patient Rights Advocacy
  • Behavioral Health Support
  • Therapeutic Milieu Maintenance
  • Patient Escorting
  • Mental Health Promotion

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Discount Programs
  • Company Match
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Loan Assistance
  • Virtual Care Appointments
  • Mental Health Services
  • 401(k) Retirement Package
  • Mental Wellness Programs
  • Physical Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness Programs
  • Free Gym Memberships

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Ottumwa, Iowa
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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