Patient Care Asst West PeriOp FT Days
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
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 Technician Assistant - PeriOp.
As a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp at MercyOne Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned by the physician or RN. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. Serves the population from neonate infant pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric.
Schedule:
- Flexible start and end times. Days with evenings available. 8- 10- and 12-hour shifts; no weekends no holidays
General Requirements:
- Assists O.R. staff in a variety of tasks including but not limited to positioning and moving patients locating moving and set-up of equipment and supplies preparing rooms and opening sterile supplies.
- Assist with such tasks as patient transport when appropriate.
- Orders and ensures availability of supplies as assigned.
- Perform assigned tasks to ensure a clean and orderly environment throughout the department.
- Communicate appropriately with staff physicians patients and families.
- Obtains and returns x-rays.
- Delivers specimens to Lab; obtains blood from Blood Bank.
- Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other guidelines and policies.
- Sets up trauma room
- Performs sterilization & monitoring tests.
- Pulls and utilizes preference cards.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in medical setting preferred.
- Ability to read write and speak English language.
- Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months 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.
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