Patient Care Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Wolfe Surgery Center - West Des Moines, IA 50266Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: NursePatient Care Technician We are currently looking to add a full-time Patient Care Technician at the Wolfe Surgery Center in West Des Moines. The Patient Care Technician will be responsible for a blend of many duties within the Surgery Center. Responsibilities include: Clerical -Putting patient charts and discharge instruction packets together -Dissembling charts after discharge -Data entry -Calling physicians’ offices for History and Physical Examination information Patient Care -Help patients to restrooms. -Obtaining vital signs or EKG and reporting results to nursing staff. -Under the direction supervision of the nursing staff, obtain blood glucose levels, patient urine HCG and admissions/discharge of patients. -Helping with OR room set-up and turnovers. -Transporting patients. Housekeeping -Stocking rooms daily and checking supplies -Assisting the OR with room turnovers and setups. -Properly disinfecting stretchers, chairs, bedside tables, and monitors. -Changing wall suction containers and/or needle boxes as needed. -Remove linen/trash from recovery room and bringing it to the proper receptacle. One year of hands-on medical experience is required-CNA, CMA and EMT’s are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in being part of a quality driven organization while receiving a competitive wage, daytime work hours, M-F work schedule and benefits (health and dental, 401k, paid-time off, etc.), please apply.                                                                                                  EOE QualificationsOne year of hands-on medical experience is required