Patient Care Tech (PCT)- Med Surg Ortho-Full time-Nights
MercyOne
West Des Moines, IA
1 day ago
Job Description
Join MercyOne as a Patient Care Technician, where you will support clinical staff by providing direct patient care. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring safety and comfort in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN
Assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, ambulation, feeding, and changing bandages
Responds to patient calls and anticipates needs
Measures vital signs and performs bedside blood glucose testing
Initiates emergency support measures when necessary
Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures and prepares patients and rooms
Observes and reports changes in patient condition
Collects and labels specimens
Required Qualifications
Completion of a 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 the State of Iowa
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) for Healthcare Providers certified 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