Patient Care Tech Med Surg Trauma FT Days

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support the clinical staff by providing direct patient care and conducting tests as assigned. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient status, and ensuring safety and comfort on a 12-hour day shift.

Expect a collaborative team environment within MercyOne Central Iowa's hospital network, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits. Requires patient care skills and a caring, reliable approach.

Qualifications

• Must be able to deliver assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Demonstrates safety, accuracy and responsiveness in patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• 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; ensures patient safety and comfort.
• Calculates intake and output, measures vital signs, and performs bedside glucose testing; documents in health records per policy.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (CPR and safety measures).
• Performs post-mortem care where required.
• Prepares patients and rooms for procedures; assists with admissions and transfers; discharges patients.
• Observes and reports changes in physical/mental condition to the nurse.
• Collects and labels specimens; operates equipment as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Compassion

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day 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.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Care Tech.

As a Patient Care Tech at MercyOne, you will be supports 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 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.

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.