The job below is no longer available.
You might also like
in Des Moines, IA
$1,935Verified per week Advantis Medical • 4d agoUrgently hiring 1.8 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate- $1,935
Verified per week Advantis Medical • 4d agoUrgently hiring 1.8 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate - $25
est. per hour - $28
est. per hour United Rentals • 7h agoUrgently hiring 1.8 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate - $17
est. per hour Genuine Parts Company • 3d agoUrgently hiring 1.2 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
PCT - Birthing Unit - Mercy Medical Center FT 0.9 (7p-7a)
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA Des Moines, Iowa |
About this job
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Supports the professional clinical staff byproviding direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned bythe physician or RN. These duties mayvary by shift or may be unit-specific. The technician is responsible forproviding care for patients of diverse ages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as bathing,showering, perineal care, oral hygiene, back rubs, nail care, shaving, haircare, dressing/undressing, makes occupied/unoccupied beds, feeding, sensorydevices (i.e., hearing aides).
* Assists patient with elimination needs: bedpans, urinal. Emptiesurinary catheter bags. Performs catheter care. Empties colostomy bags. Changesostomy bags. Observes and maintainsurinary drainage systems.
* Transfers or assists with patient to/from bed, wheelchair using correctequipment. Transports patients andbelongings.
* Assists patient with ambulation.
* Assists patient with active or performs passive range of motionexercises.
* Calculates and records intake and output (excluding IVs).
* Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
* Collects and labels urine specimens.
* Performs special procedures including positioning and maintainingpatient in correct and safe alignment; measuring and recording temperature,pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure; measuring and recording heightand weight.
* Measures and applies PAS stockings. Applies anti-embolism elastic stockings and elbow protectors.
* Performs post-mortem care.
* Performs or assists with CPR.
* Performs bedside blood glucose testing.
* Sets up and assists with simple wound dressing changes.
* Sets up equipment and supplies for sterile/non-sterile procedures.
* Performs pre-procedure scrub prep and shave.
* Empties and maintains drainage devices.
* Assists with room preparation for anticipated admissions and transfers.
* Communicates changes/information regarding patient's physical/mentalconditions to RN.
* Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
* Utilizes hospital information system to process orders.
* Utilizes proper restraint management.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Specificcompetence documented following specialized training:
* Sets up nasal cannula oxygen delivery system;changes humidification bottle.
* Performs intermittent pulse oximetry checks;documents and/or reports value appropriately.
* Assists patient with incentive spirometry;documents appropriately.
* Administers enemas. Performs urethral catheterization(intermittent and indwelling).
* Phlebotomy
* Collects and labels specimens: throatcultures, stool specimens, sputum specimens.
* Performs periodic crash cart check andrecords on log.
* Sets up and operates selected pieces ofequipment.
* Monitors EKG rhythm and notifies RN ofchanges; performsand transmits 12-lead EKG.
* Monitors patient while transporting out ofunit for procedures; notifies RN if patient condition or rhythm changes.
* Performs oral and trach suctioning.
* Sets up, measures to fit, instructs andassists patient in use of CPM (continuous passive motion) machine.
* Sets up and places patient in Buck'straction.
* Assists with application of orthopaedicdevices, casts and splints.
* Successfully completes Bedside EKG monitoringcourse.
* Prepares patient skin and applies electrodes.
* Admits patient data into telemetry system,records pre-measured and continuous strips, selects lead set and wave forms.
* Discharges patient from system.
* Sets up and operates glucometer and chargefor patient changes, cleans glucometer.
* Re-attaches lead wires and changes batteriesof telemetry boxes.
* Check defibrillator(s) according toestablished competency.
* Applies external fetal heart transducer andtoco transducer as ordered.
* Auscultates FHR using fetal Doppler.
* Practices effective communication skills inanswering phone, utilizing paging systems and acting as receptionist.
* Maintains patient log and lists ofadmissions, discharges and transfers into the daily logbook.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant.
* Graduate of an accredited RN 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 by end of orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).
Additional Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
* Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
* Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
* Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
* Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
* Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers cbchi
Supports the professional clinical staff byproviding direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned bythe physician or RN. These duties mayvary by shift or may be unit-specific. The technician is responsible forproviding care for patients of diverse ages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as bathing,showering, perineal care, oral hygiene, back rubs, nail care, shaving, haircare, dressing/undressing, makes occupied/unoccupied beds, feeding, sensorydevices (i.e., hearing aides).
* Assists patient with elimination needs: bedpans, urinal. Emptiesurinary catheter bags. Performs catheter care. Empties colostomy bags. Changesostomy bags. Observes and maintainsurinary drainage systems.
* Transfers or assists with patient to/from bed, wheelchair using correctequipment. Transports patients andbelongings.
* Assists patient with ambulation.
* Assists patient with active or performs passive range of motionexercises.
* Calculates and records intake and output (excluding IVs).
* Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
* Collects and labels urine specimens.
* Performs special procedures including positioning and maintainingpatient in correct and safe alignment; measuring and recording temperature,pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure; measuring and recording heightand weight.
* Measures and applies PAS stockings. Applies anti-embolism elastic stockings and elbow protectors.
* Performs post-mortem care.
* Performs or assists with CPR.
* Performs bedside blood glucose testing.
* Sets up and assists with simple wound dressing changes.
* Sets up equipment and supplies for sterile/non-sterile procedures.
* Performs pre-procedure scrub prep and shave.
* Empties and maintains drainage devices.
* Assists with room preparation for anticipated admissions and transfers.
* Communicates changes/information regarding patient's physical/mentalconditions to RN.
* Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
* Utilizes hospital information system to process orders.
* Utilizes proper restraint management.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Specificcompetence documented following specialized training:
* Sets up nasal cannula oxygen delivery system;changes humidification bottle.
* Performs intermittent pulse oximetry checks;documents and/or reports value appropriately.
* Assists patient with incentive spirometry;documents appropriately.
* Administers enemas. Performs urethral catheterization(intermittent and indwelling).
* Phlebotomy
* Collects and labels specimens: throatcultures, stool specimens, sputum specimens.
* Performs periodic crash cart check andrecords on log.
* Sets up and operates selected pieces ofequipment.
* Monitors EKG rhythm and notifies RN ofchanges; performsand transmits 12-lead EKG.
* Monitors patient while transporting out ofunit for procedures; notifies RN if patient condition or rhythm changes.
* Performs oral and trach suctioning.
* Sets up, measures to fit, instructs andassists patient in use of CPM (continuous passive motion) machine.
* Sets up and places patient in Buck'straction.
* Assists with application of orthopaedicdevices, casts and splints.
* Successfully completes Bedside EKG monitoringcourse.
* Prepares patient skin and applies electrodes.
* Admits patient data into telemetry system,records pre-measured and continuous strips, selects lead set and wave forms.
* Discharges patient from system.
* Sets up and operates glucometer and chargefor patient changes, cleans glucometer.
* Re-attaches lead wires and changes batteriesof telemetry boxes.
* Check defibrillator(s) according toestablished competency.
* Applies external fetal heart transducer andtoco transducer as ordered.
* Auscultates FHR using fetal Doppler.
* Practices effective communication skills inanswering phone, utilizing paging systems and acting as receptionist.
* Maintains patient log and lists ofadmissions, discharges and transfers into the daily logbook.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant.
* Graduate of an accredited RN 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 by end of orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).
Additional Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
* Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
* Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
* Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
* Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
* Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers cbchi
Your Privacy Choices