Patient Care Tech PT Days Oncology
About The Position
MercyOne is seeking 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 part time, with 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and rotating weekends and holidays. The role delivers care delegated by an RN or LPN, supports patients with daily activities, promotes safety and comfort, records and reports patient information, assists with emergency measures and procedures, and operates selected equipment. MercyOne offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system.
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.
- Perform or 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; promote safety and comfort through safe patient handling, regular rounding, environmental and equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
- Calculate intake and output, excluding IVs; measure vital signs; perform bedside blood glucose testing; and document in patient health records within the scope of the role 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; and 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 equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Opportunities for growth throughout the system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
