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Patient Care Tech (PCT)Med Surg Trauma 5FL-Part time

MercyOne

Des Moines, IA
22 days ago

Job Description

Join MercyOne as a Patient Care Technician where you will support clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care. This part-time role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring their health, and ensuring their comfort and safety in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN
  • Assist patients with personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, and feeding
  • Respond to patient calls and assure patient safety and comfort
  • Measure vital signs and perform bedside blood glucose testing
  • Initiate or assist with emergency support measures
  • Perform post-mortem care
  • Set up equipment and supplies for procedures
  • 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
  • Listed on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry as having passed CNA competency testing
  • Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program or certification as an EMT in Iowa
  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire
  • American Heart Association 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