West Des Moines ER Tech FT Nights
About The Position
MercyOne Central Iowa is seeking an ER Tech / Patient Care Tech to join its Emergency Department. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded in 1893, is Iowa's largest medical center with 802 beds and serves as one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. The ER Tech supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care, performing phlebotomy functions, EKGs, and assistive skills for patients of all age groups (neonate to geriatric) as assigned by a physician or RN. The role also involves clerical work, coordinating communications within the nursing unit, and facilitating information exchange between the nursing area and other hospital departments. MercyOne Health System is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation, with a mission focused on improving community health.
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
- Supports 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
- Performs clerical work and coordinates communications within the assigned nursing unit
- Facilitates the information exchange process between the nursing area and other hospital departments
- 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
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- full benefits package
- opportunity for growth throughout the system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
