Night ER Tech: Patient Care & Phlebotomy

Trinity Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA, 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 as assigned by the physician or RN.

Shifts are 12-hour nights, with every third weekend and rotating holidays; high school diploma required, 1–2 years healthcare experience preferred, and BLS required within six weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years healthcare experience preferred.
• 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 Triages 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years healthcare experience

Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA, 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 as assigned by the physician or RN.

Shifts are 12-hour nights, with every third weekend and rotating holidays; high school diploma required, 1–2 years healthcare experience preferred, and BLS required within six weeks of hire.