Patient Care Tech: 12-Hour Day Shift, Full Benefits

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, Iowa, is hiring a Patient Care Tech to support clinical staff by providing direct patient care during day shifts. The role involves helping with daily activities, monitoring patients, and preparing rooms and equipment for procedures.

Minimum requirements include 16 years of age and BLS certification within six weeks. MercyOne emphasizes safety, quality care, and a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs with emphasis on safety.
• Must obtain American Heart Association BLS certification within six weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care and treatment as delegated by a nurse.
• Performs activities like personal hygiene, ambulation, feeding, and discharge processes.
• Observes patient status and reports changes to the nurse.
• Takes vital signs and records in patient health records.
• Obtains or assists with specimen collection and processing.
• Operates and maintains designated equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, Iowa, is hiring a Patient Care Tech to support clinical staff by providing direct patient care during day shifts. The role involves helping with daily activities, monitoring patients, and preparing rooms and equipment for procedures.

Minimum requirements include 16 years of age and BLS certification within six weeks. MercyOne emphasizes safety, quality care, and a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.