ER Tech / Patient Care Tech – 12-Hour Day Shift

MercyOne Medical Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines seeks an ER Tech / Patient Care Tech to support the Emergency Department with direct patient care, phlebotomy, and EKGs across age groups from neonate to geriatric. You will assist with patient transport, room preparation, and daily unit tasks to maintain efficient patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years healthcare experience preferred, and BLS certification within six weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Perform phlebotomy tasks and assist with EKGs as assigned.
• Support nursing staff with patient flow, safety, and comfort across age groups.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (within 6 weeks)

Tools

None

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines seeks an ER Tech / Patient Care Tech to support the Emergency Department with direct patient care, phlebotomy, and EKGs across age groups from neonate to geriatric. You will assist with patient transport, room preparation, and daily unit tasks to maintain efficient patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years healthcare experience preferred, and BLS certification within six weeks of hire.