Patient Care Asst West PeriOp

Description

At Mercy One, 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.

Mercy One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. Mercy One 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, Mercy One Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

We are looking to hire a Patient Care Technician Assistant - Peri Op. As a Patient Care Technician Assistant - Peri Op at Mercy One, you support 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. You serve the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Full time

Day Shift

• Flexible start and end times. Days with evenings available. 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts; no weekends or holidays

• Assist O.R. staff in a variety of tasks including positioning and moving patients, locating, moving and set-up of equipment and supplies, preparing rooms, and opening sterile supplies.
• Assist with patient transport when appropriate.
• Order and ensure 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.
• Obtain and return x-rays.
• Deliver specimens to Lab; obtain blood from Blood Bank.
• Comply with OSHA/JCAHO and other guidelines and policies.
• Set up trauma room.
• Perform sterilization & monitoring tests.
• Pull and utilize preference cards.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in medical setting preferred.
• 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.

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

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.