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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