Patient Care Tech PT Nights West 3 FL Med Surg

Trinity Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking part-time nurses' aides or patient care technicians to provide direct patient care during 12-hour night shifts. Responsibilities include hygiene assistance, vital signs, specimen handling, and safe patient transport.

Valid BLS and mandated abuse reporting training are required within stated timeframes. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork with RNs and LPNs, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Delivers assigned patient care as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Assists with activities including hygiene, bathing, ambulation, feeding, dressing, and drainage care.
• Responds to patient calls and ensures safety and comfort through awareness and safe handling.
• Calculates intake and output; measures vital signs; performs bedside glucose testing; documents in health records as required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates emergency support measures (CPR) as needed.
• Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers; assists with discharge planning.
• Maintains equipment and supplies for procedures; observes and reports changes in patient condition to a nurse.
• Collects and labels specimens; performs post-mortem care when required.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Vital signs

Bedside glucose testing

Education

Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months

BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)

Job description

Employment Type

Part time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

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.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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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.