Patient Care Tech FT Days Oncology
About The Position
MercyOne is hiring a full-time 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 oncology and works 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. The Patient Care Tech delivers care delegated by an RN or LPN, assists patients with daily activities, monitors and records specified information, helps maintain patient safety and comfort, and supports procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role also includes responding to emergencies, collecting specimens, and setting up and maintaining selected equipment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Complete Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training and provide proof within three months of hire.
- Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six weeks of hire.
Responsibilities
- Deliver assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transportation, range-of-motion exercises, dressing and undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
- Respond to patient calls and anticipate patient needs.
- Support patient safety and comfort through safe patient-handling techniques, regular rounding, and environmental and equipment maintenance.
- Calculate intake and output, excluding IVs; measure vital signs; perform bedside blood glucose testing; and make health-record entries consistent with job scope 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 and prepare patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers.
- Discharge patients from the system.
- Observe and report changes in a patient's physical or mental condition, behavior, or status to the nurse.
- Collect and label specimens.
- Set up, operate, and maintain selected pieces of equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Opportunity for growth throughout the system
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
