Patient Care Tech - Hands-on Support & Vitals (12-Hr Days)

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies as assigned. Shifts are 12 hours (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) with days and rotating weekends/holidays, based in Des Moines, IA.

You will deliver patient care under RN/LPN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, respond to calls, record vitals, and help with procedures and safety measures. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers within 6 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
• Assists with activities of daily living and patient needs (hygiene, bathing, ambulation, feeding, safety).
• Responds to patient calls, ensures safety and comfort through rounding and safe patient handling.
• Records patient information in health records and monitors vital signs and intake/output.
• Initiates or assists with emergency measures as needed.
• Prepares patients/equipment for procedures and assists with admissions/transfers.
• Observes changes in patient condition and communicates to the nurse.
• Collects and labels specimens and operates equipment as assigned.

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies as assigned. Shifts are 12 hours (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) with days and rotating weekends/holidays, based in Des Moines, IA.

You will deliver patient care under RN/LPN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, respond to calls, record vitals, and help with procedures and safety measures. Equal opportunity employer.