Patient Care Tech PT Nights Oncology

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

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 be specific to the unit. This part-time position is in Oncology and works 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays. The Patient Care Tech delivers care delegated by an RN or LPN, supports patients with activities of daily living, monitors safety and comfort, records assigned observations and measurements, and reports changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse. The role also assists with emergency measures, procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges, and handles specimens and 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 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 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, environmental and equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
Calculate intake and output, excluding IVs; measure vital signs; perform bedside blood glucose testing; and make entries in patient health records within the scope of duties and in compliance with 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 patients’ physical or mental condition, behavior, or status to the nurse.
Collect and label specimens.
Set up, operate, and maintain selected pieces of equipment.