Patient Care Tech - 12 Hour Day Shift

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support clinical staff with direct patient care and diagnostic tests. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and accurate documentation within a large health system.

Join the MercyOne team and contribute to compassionate, person-centered care across the Des Moines metro area, with opportunities for growth within MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training completed within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, dressing, ambulation, and feeding.
• Responds to patient calls and ensures safety through safe patient handling, rounding, and equipment checks.
• Calculates intake and output, measures vital signs, and records data per policy.
• Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support clinical staff with direct patient care and diagnostic tests. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and accurate documentation within a large health system.

Join the MercyOne team and contribute to compassionate, person-centered care across the Des Moines metro area, with opportunities for growth within MercyOne Health System circle of care.