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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 an ER Tech / Patient Care Tech.

As an ER Tech at MercyOne Supports the Emergency Department professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care performing phlebotomy functions EKGs and assistive skills on all age groups: neonate infant child adolescent adult and geriatric as assigned by the physician or RN. Performs clerical work and coordinates communications within the assigned nursing unit. Facilitates the information exchange process between the nursing area and other hospital departments. These duties may vary by shift and assigned department.

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts; Evenings 11:00 - 11:30 PM; rotating weekends and holidays

General Requirements:

• Assist Triage Nursing in meeting the needs of individuals in the waiting area with vitals rooming patients and helping get patients out of car.
• Completes daily stocking in assigned team.
• Assists RN with arrival of EMS patients.
• Transports patients to other departments within the hospital (CT Surgery and to admitted floor).
• Cleans room (changes linens on carts disposes of used equipment and disposable items and wipes down counters and sinks when necessary) in preparation for the next patient.
• Rounding hourly on patients and meeting their needs or communicating them to the RN.
• Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as oral care dressing/undressing and elimination needs.
• Collects and accurately labels various specimens including urine and venous blood specimens.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 1-2 years healthcare experience preferred.
• 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!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits culture and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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.