Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med Surg Trauma 5FL-Part time-Nights
MercyOne
Des Moines, IA
2 days ago
Job Description
Join MercyOne as a Patient Care Technician to support clinical staff by providing direct patient care for diverse patients. You'll engage in various tasks to ensure patient comfort and safety, while also having the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN
Assists patients with personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, and other activities
Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs
Measures vital signs and performs bedside blood glucose testing
Initiates emergency support measures as needed
Performs post-mortem care
Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures
Observes and reports changes in patient condition
Collects and labels specimens
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 – 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