Perioperative Care Tech - PACU - PRN

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Perioperative Care Tech - PACU - PRN (Varied)','Part-time','Clinical Support','Varied','Varied','0','0','None','None','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY: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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:          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 roomPerforms sterilization & monitoring tests.Pulls and utilizes preference cards. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.Attends departmental meetings and in-services.Participates in orientation of new employees.Assists other team members (Environmental Services Workers, etc.) as necessary.
','!*!MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: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.  Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire. 
','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2018-R0144953','Mercy Medical Center','Perioperative Care Tech - PACU - PRN (Varied)

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