Patient Care Tech

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Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Mercy West Lakes 5th Med Surg','Part-time','Clinical Support','Day/Evening','Day/Evening','48','48','Every Third','Every Third','IOWA-WEST DES MOINES-MERCY WEST LAKES','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY:

Supports the professional clinical staff by
providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as
assigned.  These duties may vary by shift
or may be unit-specific. The Patient Care Technician
is responsible for providing care for patients of diverse ages.  Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
as scheduled.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Delivers assigned
patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.Performs or
assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation,
transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing
bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.Responds to
patient calls and anticipates patient needs. 
Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling
techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance,
and other appropriate safety measures.Calculates intake
and output (excluding IVs).  Measures vital
signs.  Performs bedside blood glucose
testing.  Makes entries to patient health
records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company
policy.Initiates or
assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
protecting patient from injury).Performs
post-mortem care.Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures.  Prepares patients and rooms for procedures,
admissions, and transfers.  Discharges
patients from system.Observes and reports information regarding any change in
physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.Collects and labels specimens.  Sets up, operates, and maintains selected
pieces of equipment.



















 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Practices effective communication skills in
answering phones and utilizing communication systems.Provides administrative support as assigned.



 

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

The
above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe
the essential functions of the job as identified but should not be considered a
detailed description of all work requirements that may be needed to perform the
duties of this position.  Must have
ability to maintain skills and perform tasks required for the position as outlined
in the list of department competencies.

 
','!*!MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour
Certified Nursing Assistant program OR be listed as having passed CNA
competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry.Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program
may be substituted for completion of CNA program and CNA Registry.High School diploma or GED.  Must be 18 years of age.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter –
Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.BLS 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.










','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-R0146318','Mercy Medical Center','Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Mercy West Lakes 5th Med Surg

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