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Patient Care Tech (PCT)Med Surg Trauma 5S-Part Time-Days

MercyOne

Des Moines, IA
17 days ago

Job Description

Join MercyOne as a Patient Care Technician to provide essential direct patient care and support clinical staff in a dynamic medical environment. This part-time role entails assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring their safety, and playing a vital role in their recovery and comfort.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN
  • Assist patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, and feeding
  • Respond to patient calls and ensure patient safety and comfort
  • Measure vital signs and perform bedside blood glucose testing
  • Assist with emergency support measures
  • Prepare patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers
  • Observe and report changes in patient condition
  • Collect and label specimens

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of a 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program
  • Or be listed as having passed 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 may substitute for CNA requirements
  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of hire

Benefits & Perks

Wellness programsEducation reimbursementPersonalized health insurance plans including dental and visionPaid time offLong- and short-term leaveRetirement planningLife insurance coverage