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Patient Care Tech (PCT) 5 North - Full Time- Nights

MercyOne

Des Moines, IA
1 month ago

Job Description

Join MercyOne as a Patient Care Technician, where you will support clinical staff by delivering essential patient care during night shifts. With a focus on safety and comfort, you'll assist patients with daily activities and vital health monitoring while working in a supportive and diverse environment.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program OR 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 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