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Patient Care Technician-Surgery-Lutheran

UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA Intern
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
  • Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.6
  • Department: Surgery- Luth
  • Shift: 8 to 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday. Day/Evening. No Holidays or Weekends. No Call.
  • Job ID: 180779

Overview

Shift: 8 to 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday. Day/Evening. No Holidays or Weekends. No Call. 24 hours/week

Choose a career that matters with UnityPoint Health Des Moines! UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is a family of four hospitals including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children's Hospital and Methodist West Hospital. Our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve our patients and visitors every day.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • A PCT 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.

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years old or older.
  • 75-hour Basic CNA course completion preferrd.

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