PrePost Surgery Patient Care Tech PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System seeks a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp to support clinicians by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned by physicians or RNs. The role spans all ages and may vary by shift or unit.

Responsibilities include patient transport, hygiene assistance, vitals, wound care, specimen handling, and basic pre/post-op tasks under supervision. PRN schedule with variable hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of hire.
• Acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely and efficiently; verify patient identification and chart basics.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, ambulation, dressing, and elimination needs.
• Record vitals (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight) and document care.
• Assist with room preparation, wound dressings, and specimen handling.
• Perform bedside glucose testing, phlebotomy, and simple pre/post-operative tasks as directed by RN.

Skills

Patient care

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp. As a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp at MercyOne, Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned by the physician or RN. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

General Requirements

• Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner; includes checking patient identification and reviewing chart for basic requirements.
• Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as, perineal care, oral hygiene, back rubs, making occupied/unoccupied carts, obtaining meals, sensory devices (i.e., hearing aids).
• Assists patient with ambulation.
• Assists patients in dressing/undressing.
• Assists patient with elimination needs (i.e., bedpans, urinal, ambulation to bathroom).
• Empties catheter bags and colostomy bags.
• Measures and records temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure, measures and records height and weight.
• Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
• Performs special procedures including positioning and maintaining patient in correct and safe alignment.
• Collects and labels urine specimens.
• Performs urine Hcgs.
• Measures and applies PAS stockings.
• Performs order entry in computer.
• Applies elbow protectors and anti-embolism stockings.
• Performs pre-op shave prep as needed.
• Assists with room preparation for anticipated admissions.
• Communicates changes/information regarding patient's physical/mental condition to RN.
• Maintains patient care and unit supplies.
• Calculates and records intake and output (excluding IVs).
• Sets up and assists with simple wound dressing changes.
• Stamps patient records and obtains paperwork and records.
• Transports patient belongings.
• Performs bedside blood glucose testing.
• Sets up equipment and supplies for sterile/non sterile procedures, including sterile bladder irrigation.
• Sets up nasal cannula O2 delivery system; changes humidification bottle.
• Delivers specimens to Lab; obtains blood from Blood Bank.
• Performs phlebotomy following prescribed policy and procedure.
• Performs 12-lead EKG or rhythm strip.
• Performs post-mortem care, as needed.

Schedule: PRN; hours may vary.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in medical setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
• The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

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

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith‑based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.