Patient Care Tech FT Days Medical Imaging

Trinity Health•Central City, IA

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About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Patient Care Tech to support professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing assigned studies and tests. Duties may vary by shift or unit. The position is based in Medical Imaging and works 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Patient Care Tech delivers care delegated by a Radiologic Technologist, assists patients with daily activities, helps maintain patient safety and comfort, records specified care information, and prepares patients, rooms, equipment, and supplies for procedures and transitions of care.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Complete a 75-hour, 120-hour, or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program, or be listed as having passed CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry.
A person currently enrolled in an RN program; a graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program; an EMT certified in the State of Iowa; or someone who formally held a medical occupational specialty in the military may substitute that qualification for completion of a CNA program and CNA Registry listing.
Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six weeks of hire.
Provide proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by a Radiologic Technologist.
Perform or assist with personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range-of-motion exercises, dressing and undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
Respond to patient calls and anticipate patient needs.
Promote patient safety and comfort through safe patient-handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental and equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
Calculate intake and output, excluding IVs, and measure vital signs.
Make entries in patient health records consistent with the scope of job duties and company policy.
Initiate or assist with emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
Perform post-mortem care.
Set up equipment and supplies for procedures.
Prepare patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers.
Discharge patients from the system.