Night ER Tech - Pediatric & Adult Care Support

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking an ER Tech to support the Emergency Department. The role involves providing direct patient care, performing phlebotomy, and assisting with EKGs across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

The position requires reliable team collaboration and compliance with hospital protocols. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of healthcare experience, and BLS certification or training within the specified hire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year healthcare experience required.
• Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within six 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 and prepares for next patient.
• Rounding hourly on patients and communicating needs to the RN.
• Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
• Collects and labels specimens (urine, venous blood).

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year healthcare experience

Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months

BLS certification within 6 weeks

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking an ER Tech to support the Emergency Department. The role involves providing direct patient care, performing phlebotomy, and assisting with EKGs across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

The position requires reliable team collaboration and compliance with hospital protocols. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of healthcare experience, and BLS certification or training within the specified hire