Patient Care Tech Nights West Med Surg

Overview

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re 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.

Mercy One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, Mercy One Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Care Tech.

As a Patient Care Tech at Mercy One, you will support 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.

• 12-hour shifts; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM;
  Nights; rotating weekends and holidays

• 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. Maintains patient safety and comfort through safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other safety measures.
• Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. Performs bedside blood glucose testing. Documents in patient health records in accordance with scope of duties and policy.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (e.g., CPR, protecting patient from injury).
• Performs post-mortem care as needed.
• Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. Assists with discharges from the system.
• Observes and reports changes in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status to the nurse.
• Collects and labels specimens.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains selected equipment.

• 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 Health Care Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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

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.