Patient Care Tech: Surgical & Oncology IP Center

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patient-centered care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will perform tasks and provide support to ensure safe, effective care and maintain real-time documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CNA/Health Support training preferred; hospital experience is valued. This is an on-site, hourly role requiring compassionate communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• CNA or Health Support Program completion preferred.
• One year in an RN program or related coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate accurate information with patients, families and staff during handoffs and other times as needed.
• Ensure necessary information is conveyed to involved parties for optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide safe, supervised patient care under a licensed nurse.
• Observe patient condition changes and report pertinent information to the nurse.
• Communicate with patients using age-appropriate methods and consider language/cultural barriers.

Skills

Customer service

Welcoming environment

Safe patient care

Focus under pressure

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/Health Support Program

2 years in a baccalaureate program

Associate’s Degree in Nursing program

Comparable education/experience

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patient-centered care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will perform tasks and provide support to ensure safe, effective care and maintain real-time documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CNA/Health Support training preferred; hospital experience is valued. This is an on-site, hourly role requiring compassionate communication and teamwork.