Patient Care Technician — 12-Hour Day Shift

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to aid clinical staff with direct patient care and to assist with studies and tests as assigned. The role supports nurses and physicians across shifts in the Des Moines metro area.

The position involves 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with rotating weekends and holidays, along with required trainings in MANDATORY REPORTING and BLS within the stated windows.

Qualifications

• 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.

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. 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 the 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.

Education

Mandatory Reporter training

BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to aid clinical staff with direct patient care and to assist with studies and tests as assigned. The role supports nurses and physicians across shifts in the Des Moines metro area.

The position involves 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with rotating weekends and holidays, along with required trainings in MANDATORY REPORTING and BLS within the stated windows.