Patient Care Tech (PCT)Med Surg Trauma 5S- Full time-Nights
MercyOne
Des Moines, IA
4 days ago
Job Description
As a Patient Care Technician at MercyOne, you will support clinical staff by providing direct patient care in a dynamic and fulfilling environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring safety and comfort. Join a team dedicated to delivering personalized care in a leading medical center.
Key Responsibilities
Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
Assists patients with personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, and feeding.
Responds to patient calls and ensures patient safety and comfort.
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 a 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program OR be listed as having passed CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry.
Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program, certification as an EMT in Iowa OR formally holding a medical occupational specialty from the military.
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