ER Tech: Patient Care & Phlebotomy | 12-Hour Day Shifts

MercyOne Medical Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group is seeking an ER Tech / Patient Care Tech to support the Emergency Department. The role involves direct patient care, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting staff across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

Shifts are 12 hours long (days 7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with weekend and holiday rotation. Required duties include vitals, rooming, EMS patient arrival, specimen collection, and room preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years healthcare experience preferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within 3 months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certified within 6 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Triage Nursing by taking vitals, rooming patients, and helping get patients out of car.
• Complete daily stocking in the assigned team.
• Assist RN with arrival of EMS patients.
• Transport patients to other departments within the hospital.
• Clean rooms and prep for the next patient (linens, dispose of equipment, wipe counters).
• Provide hourly rounding and meet patient needs or relay to the RN.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Collect and label urine and venous blood specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years healthcare experience preferred

Mandatory Reporter training

BLS certification within 6 weeks

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group is seeking an ER Tech / Patient Care Tech to support the Emergency Department. The role involves direct patient care, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting staff across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

Shifts are 12 hours long (days 7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with weekend and holiday rotation. Required duties include vitals, rooming, EMS patient arrival, specimen collection, and room preparation.