Patient Care Technician (PCT) Med Surg-Part time-Nights
MercyOne
West Des Moines, IA
4 days ago
Job Description
Join MercyOne as a Patient Care Technician, where you'll support clinical staff by providing essential patient care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient safety. This part-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient well-being during night shifts.
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
Calculates intake and output, measures vital signs, and performs bedside blood glucose testing
Initiates or assists with emergency support measures
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 or passed CNA competency testing
Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program, certification as an EMT in Iowa, or military medical occupational specialty
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) 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