PCT or EMT Neuro ICU

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician or EMT in the Neuro ICU. In this full-time role, you will support clinical staff by delivering patient care, ensuring safety, and assisting with various medical tasks. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package focused on your well-being, including health insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. This position requires completion of a CNA program or EMT certification and offers a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Personalized health insurance plans

Paid time off

Life insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Supports professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care.
• Responsible for patient safety and comfort through safe handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Measures vital signs and performs bedside blood glucose testing.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Measures

Education

Completion of CNA program

Certification as an EMT

Job description

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Position Highlights And Benefits

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Life insurance coverage

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Shift Schedule:

• Days (7a-7p)

Position Purpose

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. The Student Nurse - Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing care for patients of diverse ages.

What You Will Do

• 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 through safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other safety measures.
• Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. Performs bedside blood glucose testing. Makes entries to patient health records in accordance with scope of duties and company policy.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (e.g., CPR, injury prevention).
• Performs post-mortem care.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for procedures. Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. Discharges patients from the system.
• Observes and reports any changes in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status to the nurse.
• Collects and labels specimens.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains selected equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour, or 150-hour CNA program or passing CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry.
• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program, certification as an EMT in Iowa, or military medical occupational specialty.
• Must be 16 years or older.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire.

MercyOne Central Iowa provides personalized and convenient care in the Des Moines area. Founded in 1893, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is the longest-operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center with 802 beds.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health, a large not-for-profit Catholic healthcare system, values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses.