Patient Care Tech FT Days West 5FL Med Surg

Position Overview MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Tech to support 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; rotating weekends and holidays General Responsibilities 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 Qualifications Must be 16 years of age. Must have completed Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. Must hold an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six (6) weeks of hire. Benefits Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr