Patient Care Tech PT Days Oncology
Trinity Health, Des Moines, IA, United States
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
At MercyOne, health care is a commitment to improving the health of our communities, not just treating illness. This role as a Patient Care Tech involves providing direct patient care and supporting clinical staff in a variety of duties across the hospital’s units.
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Care Tech.
As a Patient Care Tech at MercyOne, you will support professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. Responsibilities may vary by shift or unit.
Schedule
12-hour shifts; Days 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; rotating weekends and holidays
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 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. Records entries to patient health records in compliance with policy.
Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (e.g., 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 the system.
Observes and reports 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.
EOE including disability/veteran
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Part time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
At MercyOne, health care is a commitment to improving the health of our communities, not just treating illness. This role as a Patient Care Tech involves providing direct patient care and supporting clinical staff in a variety of duties across the hospital’s units.
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Care Tech.
As a Patient Care Tech at MercyOne, you will support professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. Responsibilities may vary by shift or unit.
Schedule
12-hour shifts; Days 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; rotating weekends and holidays
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 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. Records entries to patient health records in compliance with policy.
Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (e.g., 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 the system.
Observes and reports 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.
EOE including disability/veteran
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