Patient Care Tech — Day Shift Support & Communication

Mercy Medical Center; United States; Sur place; USD 21 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patient-centered care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will perform tasks and support functions, communicate at hand-offs, and help ensure safe patient outcomes in a busy medical-surgical setting.

The role requires maintaining real-time documentation, upholding privacy, and prioritizing tasks while collaborating with the healthcare team. BLS certification and relevant training are required.

Qualifications

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training is required.
• Submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start date.

Responsabilités

• Ensure accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated at hand-offs and with the care team.
• Provide safe and effective patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observe and communicate changes in patient condition and needs of the patient/family.
• Maintain real-time documentation of patient care provided.
• Protect patient privacy and adhere to safety guidelines; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Organize and prioritize daily work; maintain room and department cleanliness.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and support practice changes with supervision.

Connaissances

Customer service

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Phone etiquette

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA or Health Support Professional program

Bachelor's in Nursing (ADN/BSN) program

Description du poste

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patient-centered care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will perform tasks and support functions, communicate at hand-offs, and help ensure safe patient outcomes in a busy medical-surgical setting.

The role requires maintaining real-time documentation, upholding privacy, and prioritizing tasks while collaborating with the healthcare team. BLS certification and relevant training are required.