West Des Moines ER Tech FT Nights

Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking to hire an ER Tech / Patient Care Tech. As an ER Tech at MercyOne, you will support the Emergency Department professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care, performing phlebotomy functions, EKGs and assistive skills on all age groups: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric as assigned by the physician or RN. You will also perform clerical work and coordinate communications within the assigned nursing unit, facilitating the information exchange process between the nursing area and other hospital departments. These duties may vary by shift and assigned department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Triage Nursing in meeting the needs of individuals in the waiting area, with vitals, rooming patients, and helping get patients out of car.
Completes daily stocking in assigned team.
Assists RN with arrival of EMS patients.
Transports patients to other departments within the hospital (CT, Surgery, and to admitted floor).
Cleans room (changes linens on carts, disposes of used equipment and disposable items, and wipes down counters and sinks when necessary) in preparation for the next patient.
Rounding hourly on patients and meeting their needs or communicating them to the RN.
Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as oral care, dressing/undressing and elimination needs.
Collects and accurately labels various specimens, including urine and venous blood specimens.