Patient Care Asst West PeriOp PT Days

Trinity Health • West Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. Job Description Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp. As a Patient Care Technician Assistant - PeriOp at MercyOne, Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned by the physician or RN. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Schedule: Flexible start and end times. Days with evenings available. 8-10-and-12-hour shifts; no holidays no weekends

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
• The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists O.R. staff in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, positioning and moving patients, locating, moving and set-up of equipment and supplies, preparing rooms, and opening sterile supplies.
• Assist with such tasks as patient transport when appropriate.
• Orders and ensures availability of supplies as assigned.
• Perform assigned tasks to ensure a clean and orderly environment throughout the department.
• Communicate appropriately with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Obtains and returns x-rays.
• Delivers specimens to Lab; obtains blood from Blood Bank.
• Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other guidelines and policies.
• Sets up trauma room
• Performs sterilization & monitoring tests.
• Pulls and utilizes preference cards.

Benefits

• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
• Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED