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Patient Care Tech (PCT)-6N- Days-Full time

MercyOne

Des Moines, IA
1 month ago

Job Description

As a Patient Care Technician at MercyOne, you will support clinical staff by providing direct patient care and assisting with daily activities for patients of all ages. This role involves vital sign measurement, patient comfort, and safety, as well as emergency support when needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN
  • Assists patients with personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, and feeding
  • Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs
  • Measures vital signs and performs bedside blood glucose testing
  • Initiates or assists with emergency support measures
  • Observes and reports changes in patient condition
  • Sets up equipment and prepares patients for procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour, or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program
  • Listed as having passed CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry
  • 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 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