Night Shift Patient Care Tech — Compassionate Care Support

Trinity Health Corp.; Iowa; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) to support the clinical staff and provide direct patient care. This full-time role offers rotating weekends and holidays in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, preparing rooms for procedures, and reporting changes to the RN.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• 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

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Performs activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, feeding, and dressing.
• Responds to patient calls and ensures safety and comfort using proper techniques.
• Measures vital signs and performs bedside glucose testing; documents in health records.
• Initiates or assists with emergency measures and post-mortem care when required.
• Prepares patients and rooms for procedures; supports admissions and transfers.
• Observes changes in patient condition and communicates to the nurse.
• Sets up equipment and maintains supplies for procedures.

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) to support the clinical staff and provide direct patient care. This full-time role offers rotating weekends and holidays in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, preparing rooms for procedures, and reporting changes to the RN.