Patient Care Tech FT Days West Meg Surg
Patient Care Tech FT Days West Meg Surg
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Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
At MercyOne health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowas largest medical center with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwests largest referral centers.
With more than 7000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1500 physicians and allied health professionals MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowas largest employers.
Job Description
Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines Click here: Find a Location Des Moines Iowa (IA) MercyOne Des Moines
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Care Tech.
As a Patient Care Tech at MercyOne you will be supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific.
Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts; 7:00 AM 7:30 PM; Days
General Requirements:
- Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
- Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene bathing ambulation transporting range of motion exercises dressing/undressing feeding changing bandages elimination needs and emptying drainage devices.
- Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs. Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques regular rounding environmental maintenance equipment maintenance and other appropriate safety measures.
- Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. Performs bedside blood glucose testing. Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.
- Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury).
- Performs post-mortem care.
- Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. Prepares patients and rooms for procedures admissions and transfers. Discharges patients from system.
- Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition behavior or status of the patient to the nurse.
- Collects and labels specimens.
- Sets up operates and maintains selected pieces of equipment.
Minimum Qualification:
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
