Patient Care Tech FT Nights Ortho Trauma

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, seeks a Patient Care Tech to support clinical staff with direct patient care and procedures on a 12-hour night shift in Des Moines, IA. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, and documenting in patient records under RN/LPN supervision.

Responsibilities vary by unit; you will respond to patient calls, ensure safety, and help with procedures, equipment setup, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Performs activities of daily living and assists patients with personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, feeding, and other care needs.
• Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs; ensures safety through safe patient handling and rounding.
• Measures vital signs and performs bedside glucose testing; observes and reports changes to the nurse.
• Makes entries to patient health records in accordance with policy and scope of duties.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures and post‑procedure setup as required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs measurement

Bedside glucose testing

Safety and transfer technique

Documentation in EHR

Emergency response readiness

Education

Age minimum 16

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

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.

Location

Des Moines, Iowa (IA)

Job Summary

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. Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; Nights; 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.

Benefits

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

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.

About 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. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

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