Patient Care Tech FT Nights Oncology

IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support the clinical staff with direct patient care and perform assigned tests and responsibilities. This role helps maintain patient safety, comfort, and dignity in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Shifts are 12 hours, nights 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, with rotating weekends and holidays. MercyOne emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.

Formación

• Must be 16 years of age.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility, including hygiene and feeding.
• Respond to patient calls and monitor safety and comfort.
• Record notes and vitals in patient records; support emergency responses.

Conocimientos

Direct patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Safety and mobility assistance

Team coordination with RN/LPN

Educación

American Heart Association BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Location: Des Moines, Iowa (IA)

Schedule: 12-hour shifts; Nights 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; rotating weekends and holidays

Job 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.

We are looking to hire a Patient Care Tech. As a Patient Care Tech at MercyOne, you will support the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit‑specific.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines?

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Perform or assist patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
• Respond to patient calls and anticipate patient needs.
• Assure patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
• Calculate intake and output (excluding IVs).
• Measure vital signs.
• Perform bedside blood glucose testing.
• Make entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.
• Initiate or assist with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Perform post‑mortem care.
• Set up equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Prepare patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers.
• Discharge patients from system.
• Observe and report information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.
• Collect and label specimens.
• Set up, operate, and maintain 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 & Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

About MercyOne

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 Overview

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.

http://www.trinity-health.org.