West Des Moines ER Tech FT Evenings

Trinity Health • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The ER Tech / Patient Care Tech supports Emergency Department professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care, performing phlebotomy functions and EKGs, and assisting with skills for patients of all age groups as assigned by a physician or RN. The position also performs clerical work and coordinates communications within the assigned nursing unit, facilitating information exchange between the nursing area and other hospital departments. Duties may vary by shift and assigned department.

This is a full-time evening role with 12-hour shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM. The schedule includes every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Triage Nursing with the needs of individuals in the waiting area, including taking vital signs, rooming patients, and helping patients get out of cars.
• Complete daily stocking in the assigned team.
• Assist the RN with the arrival of EMS patients.
• Transport patients to other hospital departments, including CT and Surgery, and to an admitted floor.
• Clean rooms in preparation for the next patient by changing linens on carts, disposing of used equipment and disposable items, and wiping down counters and sinks as necessary.
• Round hourly on patients, meet their needs, or communicate those needs to the RN.
• Perform or assist patients with personal hygiene, including oral care, dressing and undressing, and elimination needs.
• Collect and accurately label specimens, including urine and venous blood specimens.
• Perform phlebotomy functions and EKGs, and assist with patient care across all age groups as assigned by a physician or RN.
• Perform clerical work and coordinate communications within the assigned nursing unit.
• Facilitate information exchange between the nursing area and other hospital departments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED