Patient Care Asst West PeriOp FT Days

IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp; West Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, is hiring a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp. You will support the surgical team by preparing rooms, transporting patients, and assisting with tests, serving a wide age range from neonate to geriatric.

High school diploma or GED required; BLS within six weeks; strong communication. MercyOne offers competitive compensation and full benefits.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of hire; American Heart Association credentials preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsabilidades

• Assist O.R. staff with patient transport, positioning and equipment setup.
• Prepare rooms and ensure sterile supplies; support direct patient care.
• Obtain and deliver specimens; communicate with patients and families.
• Adhere to OSHA/JCAHO guidelines and department policies.

Conocimientos

Communication

Patient care

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift. Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Patient Care Technician Assistant – PeriOp

We are looking to hire a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp. As a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp at MercyOne, Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned by the physician or RN. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Schedule: Shift start and end flexible. Start between 5:45am and 9am. End time between 14:30 and 18:00. Monday through Friday 3 to 5 days per week. 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts available.

General Requirements

Assists O.R. staff in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, positioning and moving patients, locating, moving and set-up of equipment and supplies, preparing rooms, and opening sterile supplies. Assist with such tasks as patient transport when appropriate. Orders and ensures availability of supplies as assigned. Perform assigned tasks to ensure a clean and orderly environment throughout the department. Communicate appropriately with staff, physicians, patients and families. Obtains and returns x-rays. Delivers specimens to Lab; obtains blood from Blood Bank. Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other guidelines and policies. Sets up trauma room Performs sterilization & monitoring tests. Pulls and utilizes preference cards.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. Previous experience in medical setting preferred. Ability to read, write and speak English language.

Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Commitment

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.