Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med Surg 5FL-Part time-Days
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. This part-time position involves various responsibilities, from assisting with personal hygiene to monitoring vital signs, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients across diverse age groups.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN
Assist patients with personal hygiene, ambulation, and feeding
Respond to patient calls and ensure safety and comfort
Measure vital signs and perform bedside blood glucose testing
Initiate emergency support measures
Collect and label specimens
Prepare patients and rooms for procedures
Required Qualifications
Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program (75-hour, 120-hour, or 150-hour)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of hire
Must be 16 years of age
Proof of Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program
Certification as an EMT in the State of Iowa
Military medical occupational specialty
Benefits & Perks
Wellness programsEducation reimbursementPersonalized health insurance plans (including dental and vision)Paid time offLong- and short-term leaveRetirement planningLife insurance coverage