ER Tech - Night Shift: Patient Care, EKG & Phlebotomy

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines is hiring an ER Tech to support the Emergency Department by providing direct patient care, performing phlebotomy, EKGs and assisting clinical staff across all age groups.

This position features 12-hour night shifts with rotating holidays and weekends, rounds hourly, transports patients, stocks supplies, and coordinates with other departments to keep patient flow smooth. A high school diploma and 1 year healthcare experience are required, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year healthcare experience required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Triage Nursing in meeting the needs of individuals in the waiting area, with vitals, rooming patients, and helping get patients out of car.
• Completes daily stocking in assigned team.
• Assists RN with arrival of EMS patients.
• Transports patients to other departments within the hospital (CT, Surgery, and to admitted floor).
• Cleans room (changes linens on carts, disposes of used equipment and disposable items, and wipes down counters and sinks when necessary) in preparation for the next patient.
• Rounding hourly on patients and meeting their needs or communicating them to the RN.
• Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as oral care, dressing/undressing and elimination needs.
• Collects and accurately labels various specimens, including urine and venous blood specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Healthcare experience

Mandatory Reporter training

BLS Certification

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines is hiring an ER Tech to support the Emergency Department by providing direct patient care, performing phlebotomy, EKGs and assisting clinical staff across all age groups.

This position features 12-hour night shifts with rotating holidays and weekends, rounds hourly, transports patients, stocks supplies, and coordinates with other departments to keep patient flow smooth. A high school diploma and 1 year healthcare experience are required, plus BLS certification.