12-Hour Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Grow & Impact

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. The 12-hour night shifts run 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with rotating weekends and holidays.

The role delivers patient care under RN/LPN supervision, assists with activities of daily living, and ensures patient safety with proper rounding and safety measures.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers within six weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ddeliver direct patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Assists with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Responds to patient calls and ensures safety through proper techniques and rounding.
• Measures vital signs and documents in patient records as directed.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures when needed.
• Performs setup and maintenance of equipment and prepares rooms for procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Vital signs

CPR/BLS knowledge

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. The 12-hour night shifts run 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with rotating weekends and holidays.

The role delivers patient care under RN/LPN supervision, assists with activities of daily living, and ensures patient safety with proper rounding and safety measures.