Patient Care Tech: MercyOne Genesis in Davenport

Discover Quad Cities; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, IA, is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the Surgical Specialty Unit. This full-time, 0.8 FTE role supports nursing staff and physicians, providing delegated patient care and assisting with supplies, equipment, and unit maintenance. The position runs on a day shift from 7 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is required, and Basic Life Support is part of the stated qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Basic Life Support training.
• No prior experience required.
• Healthcare study or CNA certification preferred.
• Medical-terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Tech provides safe, delegated patient care under a RN.
• Assist nursing staff and physicians with patient-care and non-patient-care tasks.
• Support the unit with supplies, equipment, and routine maintenance.
• Maintain clean work areas and uphold customer-service standards.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Medical terminology

Healthcare study

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posted10/23/2026 inHealthcarePrint# Patient Care Tech: MercyOne Genesis in Davenport**MercyOne / MercyOne Genesis**Davenport, IA Start Date10/23/2026Full-TimeMercyOne Genesis is hiring a Patient Care Tech for its Surgical Specialty Unit in Davenport, Iowa. The full-time position is 0.8 FTE, or 32 hours per week, on a day shift from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are part of the schedule. The role provides delegated patient care and support for nursing staff, physicians, supplies, equipment, and unit maintenance.No prior experience is required. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required, and Basic Life Support training is part of the stated qualifications. CNA certification, healthcare study, medical terminology, and previous experience are preferred.* Role: Patient Care Tech - SSU* Employer: MercyOne / MercyOne Genesis* Location: Davenport, Iowa* Employment type: Full-time, 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week* Schedule: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; rotating weekends and holidays* Category: HealthcareThe healthcare work follows directions delegated by a Registered Nurse. The technician assists nursing staff and physicians with patient-care and non-patient-care activities in the Surgical Specialty Unit.## Patient Support In The Surgical Specialty UnitThe Patient Care Tech provides safe, quality patient care within delegated duties. The role supports nursing staff and physicians while maintaining the tasks assigned to the unit's care team.Department support extends beyond direct patient care. Customer-service tasks, housekeeping, supply work, equipment support, and facility maintenance help keep the unit ready for patients and staff.## Qualifications For Entry-Level Patient CarePrevious experience is not required for this opening. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience provides the stated education foundation.Healthcare students, certified nursing assistants, and applicants with medical-terminology knowledge receive preference. Basic Life Support training is required for the role's clinical setting.* High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience* Basic Life Support training* No prior experience required* Healthcare study or CNA certification preferred* Medical-terminology knowledge preferred## Day-Shift Work In DavenportThe day shift runs from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The full-time schedule equals 32 hours per week through a 0.8 FTE appointment.Rotating weekends and holidays remain part of the schedule. The arrangement places the role in a hospital unit where patient care and department support continue across the weekly operating calendar.Other local job listings include healthcare positions across the Quad Cities. This opening is assigned to Davenport and the Surgical Specialty Unit rather than the separate MercyOne Genesis roles listed in Silvis.## Care Team And Workplace StandardsPatient Care Tech duties stay within the work delegated by a Registered Nurse. The position therefore depends on accurate communication, attention to assigned tasks, and reliable support for the wider care team.The unit also depends on clean work areas, available supplies, maintained equipment, and customer-service standards. Applicants entering healthcare can connect classroom, CNA, or medical-terminology preparation to those daily duties.Apply For This JobApplicants should have education details, Basic Life Support information, and schedule availability ready before applying. The main decisions concern day-shift availability, rotating weekend and holiday coverage, and the clinical preparation already completed.The Genesis careers information identifies the healthcare system's employment resources. The specific job record identifies the unit, schedule, qualifications, and application destination.MercyOne Genesis places this opening in Davenport's healthcare workforce. The role gives entry-level applicants a defined path into hospital patient support without a prior experience requirement.The Surgical Specialty Unit assignment determines the clinical setting. Basic Life Support training and the rotating schedule remain the two conditions applicants should settle before submitting an application.