Patient Care Tech FT Days Cardiac Surgery Telemetry

IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, seeks a full-time care teammate for 12-hour day shifts. The role includes delivering patient care under RN/LPN delegation, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting safety and comfort through proactive rounds.

Candidates must complete required trainings (BLS, Mandatory Reporter) within stated timelines and participate in ongoing caregiving duties in a busy hospital environment.

Formación

• Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, ROM, dressing, feeding, and elimination needs.
• Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs; ensures safety and comfort.

Responsabilidades

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs) and measures vital signs.
• Performs bedside blood glucose testing and documents in health records as required.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (e.g., CPR) and discharges patients when needed.
• Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures and prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs

Safety awareness

Communication

Educación

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type

Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Location

Des Moines, Iowa (IA)

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.

Schedule

12-hour shifts; 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Days; rotating weekends and holidays

General Requirements

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
• Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs.
• Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
• Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs).
• Measures vital signs.
• Performs bedside blood glucose testing.
• Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Performs post-mortem care.
• Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers.
• Discharges patients from system.
• Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.
• Collects and labels specimens.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.

Minimum Qualification

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Proof of completion of 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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

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.