APP - Pulmonary and Critical Care Nights - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
**MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary and Critical Care** team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its growing practice. **Opportunity Details:** + 0.9 FTE + Night Shift + Growth due to expansion of critical care beds + Providing coverage for the Critical Care units at both **MercyOne Des Moines** and **West Des Moines Medical Centers**
+ Base salary with shift differential
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of two years of experience as an inpatient Nurse Practitioner or five years of experience as a critical care nurse
+ Active Iowa NP license and board certification required
**We offer:**
+ 10K Sign on Bonus
+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness Opportunity
+ $2500 annual CME Dollars
+ Employer sponsored professional liability and tail coverage
+ Benefits eligible day ONE
+ 403B and 457B retirement plans
**MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center** is a Level II Trauma center that has been faithfully serving the community since 1893. We operate 4 not for profit Catholic Medical Centers and two specialty Hospitals with a total of 875 beds. And we are ONE of many here in Iowa. Our parent organization, Mercy One Iowa has 420 care locations including 18 owned Hospitals and 25 affiliated Medical Centers meeting the needs of Iowans across the state. **For the second consecutive year** MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been named to the **Becker's Healthcare** list of **"100 great hospitals in America"** . Once again MercyOne is one of only two hospitals in Iowa to make this prestigious list.
**Greater Des Moines** is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with low cost of living and strong job market. Spend Saturdays at the nationally-renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and afternoons strolling in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Bike to the job you love and come home to the community of friends and family. Enjoy abundant trails for walking, running and biking. Surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few attractions Des Moines has to offer. This is a place where culture flourishes and opportunities can grow, where a **work/life balance** can be achieved, where education is unmatched and award-winning arts and entertainment is always just around the corner. Live life without compromise.
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
APA/Writing Tutor - MCHS
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Assists students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to provide learning assistance. + Collaborates with instructors to assess the students' needs and how best to address them. + Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. **MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED** **:**
+ Completion of a particular course in which assisting is being done with earning at least a "B" from a higher education institution.
+ Strong interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
+ Strong level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
+ A copy of **unofficial** transcripts must be uploaded with application.
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
President and CEO - MercyOne
Trinity Health Corporation job in Clive, IA
The President and CEO (CEO) provides executive leadership to the Regional Health Ministry (RHM) of MercyOne to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health. Provides strategic direction to Ministry executive and senior leadership teams for the overall achievement, advancement, and success of MercyOne and in support of Trinity Health system strategic plan. Accountable for leading, guiding, and directing Trinity Health (TH) strategy with an operational emphasis on Business Development, Financial Success, System Integration, Team & Culture Building, Philanthropy, Physician Partnerships, Clinically Integrated Networks, Community Health & Wellbeing, and Advocacy for MercyOne.
About Us
MercyOne
MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best lives. The system's more than 230 clinics, medical centers, hospitals and care locations are located throughout the state of Iowa and beyond. Today, the nonprofit Regional Health Ministry (RHM) generates more than $3.9 billion in combined revenue and employs more than 22,000 colleagues, including 1000+ physicians. Headquartered in central Iowa, MercyOne is the second largest RHM within Trinity Health.
Trinity Health
Trinity Health ($25+B) is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues, with 8,900 employed physicians and 30,000 affiliated physicians, providing clinical caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, 121 urgent care locations, 28 PACE center locations, and has many other health and well-being services. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, the health system provides $1.4B per year in Community Benefit and $2.9B per year in Community Impact.
Learn more at MercyOne.org and Trinity-health.org
Promise Statement
We Listen. We Partner. We Make it Easy.
Our Actions
* Listen to understand.
* Learn continuously.
* Keep it simple.
* Create solutions.
* Deliver outstanding service.
* Own and speak up for safety.
* Expect, embrace and initiate change.
* Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
* Trust and assume goodness of intentions.
* Hold myself and others accountable for results.
* Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
* Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
* Champion health equity and common good.
Mission:
We, MercyOne, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Vision:
As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we, MercyOne, will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be your most trusted health partner for life.
Core Values:
Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty: We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially the most vulnerable.
Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
Integrity: We are faithful to who we say we are.
Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
Essential Functions:
Mission Leader
Stewards the Mission by leading with a demonstrated commitment to the faith, values and traditions of Catholic Health Ministries, that inspires a culture of commitment to the mission, vision and values of Trinity Health. Develops an active and deep understanding of canonical and civil responsibilities of the ministry. Provides leadership in the governance of the system. Serves as a member of the Board for assigned ministry/ies. Participates in system and Regional Health Ministry (RHM) governance to ensure a coordinated system of shared governance throughout Trinity Health. Enables the implementation of policies set by the Board of Directors.
Strategist
Leads the development of and updates to assigned ministry's strategic plan. Envisions and cultivates growth opportunities and positions the organization for anticipated threats by clearly and consistently articulating a direction for future opportunities to internal and external stakeholders. Frames strategy as a compelling and achievable story and communicates it broadly and effectively. Assures a national influence and corporate presence in public policy and advocacy efforts and provides philanthropic planning, accountability and visibility that support the organization's philosophy, Mission, and Vision. Maintains an active involvement in external organizations. Leads standardization/systemness and optimization of organizational capabilities including policy, process, and methodology, establishing a national community of practice. Develops and revises the portfolio of services, locations and capabilities that evolve and transform as regulatory and payment models change, new enabling technologies emerge, healthcare delivery requirements change and new capabilities become known. Seeks patient/member/resident/client/customer, provider, partner and colleague input for use in strategic decision-making and translates those expectations into shaping the organization's future goals and direction. Strengthens the physician delivery system and care excellence by building constructive relationships, structures and partnerships with physicians and clinicians across the system. Guides to ensure physician integration. Ensures that the physician's and clinician's perspective is adequately represented and considered in decision-making.
Results Leader
Provides executive oversight to implementing the philosophy, Vision and Mission, strategic and achieving balanced scorecard goals that include (but not limited to) patient/member care quality, patient and colleague safety, care experience, community impact, health equity, colleague engagement, clinician engagement, portfolio growth, financial plans, operating plans, and budgets/forecasts for Trinity Health. Creates a culture that is achievement-oriented and makes needed changes happen by gaining commitment from stakeholders and eliminating barriers. Leverages skill, learning, innovation and scale to maximize the capabilities of a national health system. Ensures that governance, leadership structures and decision-making authority is clearly defined, and controls are established throughout the organization thereby eliminating organizational bottlenecks and improving timeliness and effectiveness. Ensures systems are in place that enforce / reinforce internal and external stakeholders shared responsibility for delivering the right results and are carried out throughout the organization including rewarding collaboration and mutual assistance in the senior team. Actively sponsors and coaches teams working on strategic initiatives and publicly recognizes outstanding team performance.
Talent Manager
Ensures the organization has a clear and consistent message to internal and external stakeholders, recruits and fosters talent and assures that there are systems in place to keep people throughout the organization well-informed and engaged. Clearly articulates where the organization must be unified and where differences should be fostered to leverage capabilities and meet unique requirements of communities. Articulates the organization's strategy so that people at all levels see how their work contributes to the organization's success and proactively changes systems and processes that reinforce inappropriate patterns of behavior in the organization. Implements systems that strengthen competencies needed to deliver value to stakeholders. Is actively and personally involved in attracting, developing, and retaining key clinical, technical and business leaders, encourages the consideration and incorporation of diversity of views and thoughts and invests in resources that ensure colleagues can perform and develop in their current and future roles. Makes internal and external stakeholders aware of the organization's commitment to corporate citizenship.
Talent Developer
Oversees systems to develop the future talent needed of executive, middle management and front-line leadership who demonstrate a commitment to the values and traditions and can implement the mission and strategic directions of Trinity Health and architects a process to identify what the organization's future talent needs will be. Sponsors the process of aligning what the organization offers colleagues with the expectations of next-generation talent and helps key internal and external stakeholders understand the long-term benefits of working for the organization. Oversees development systems that build next-generation talent and sponsors targeted development assignments for high-potential leaders. Gives direct feedback to key leaders in the organization about their potential in the organization and finds or creates opportunities for key leaders to fulfill their career goals. Builds external stakeholder confidence in Trinity Health's leadership capability to both achieve planned business results and provide exceptional talent development experiences as a great place to work. Engages in personal continuous learning and development, including but not limited to personal leadership development and executive coaching support, evolution of healthcare science, practices and capabilities, advanced information management capabilities and enabling technologies, etc. that are required for the ministry to evolve and transform.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies & procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior.
Leadership Competencies:
As a Trinity Health Executive, one is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support the health system's Mission Statement, Vision, Promise and Core Values (as identified above). To this end, Trinity Health Leaders have:
* An absolute dedication to the patient experience, quality, and patient safety.
* Commitment to colleague engagement with a demonstrated ability to improve.
* Understanding and ability to implement new care models to deliver the triple aim through Alternative Payment Models.
* Appreciation for the intricacies in managing physician/clinical relationships and successfully align and engage clinicians.
* A leadership philosophy that integrates performance excellence methods and a management system to achieve continuous operational excellence.
* Ability to operate in complex matrix environment working effectively with local and system teams.
* Experience in a mission-based organization that effectively assures the development of a sustainable business model that supports effective execution of the mission - by never losing sight of it.
* Ability to lead and operationalize growing market share and covered lives.
Trinity Health Core Competencies:
* Serve in a Catholic, Mission-Driven Ministry
* Develop Self, Individuals and Teams
* Build Relationships
* Apply Strategic Thinking
* Communicate Effectively
* Expect, Embrace and Initiate Change
* Deliver Results
* Advance the Health Care Environment
Qualifications and requirements
* A minimum of ten (10) years of senior-level management experience, including experience as a Regional President/Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and/or President/Chief Executive Officer of an integrated health care entity or large, complex heath system. While not required, experience in a Catholic or other faith-based healthcare organization is a plus.
* MHA, MBA, or other advanced degree in a related field is required.
* Advanced business and executive leadership skills to develop new or enhance existing clinical and operational strategies, business plans, policies, and programs.
* Strategic, operational, and financial turnaround experience in a large complex healthcare enterprise is preferred and a plus. Must be able to drive sustained positive financial performance.
* Deep experience with integration of services, processes, and systems.
* Experience marketing and branding within competitive markets with shifting patient populations.
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of current health care trends and practices.
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and business acumen.
* Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
* Ability to identify, create and foster an organizational culture that is supportive of and builds upon the Trinity Health faith-based traditions and vision for a healing ministry.
* Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
* Should have a passion for transforming a health care system into one that delivers the triple aim of better health, better care, and lower costs. Should have evidence of helping health care organizations make meaningful progress in pursuing these goals.
* Should have experience and accomplishments demonstrating a willingness and ability to manage/or be part of a management team that successfully managed across the continuum of care including physician practices and beyond the acute setting only.
* Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities and be able to prioritize and balance the requirements of working with the System Office and Regional Health Ministries.
* Must be able to effectively analyze, communicate, and respond.
Physical and Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
* Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities
* Must be able to travel as needed to the various Trinity Health sites.
Our Commitment
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.
Transporter
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
Transports or escorts patients and families throughout the medical center to support timely delivery for testing, transfer between units, or discharge. CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.
CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT:
It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy's mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g., Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).
HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE:
Security Access: Medium "Incumbent has access to confidential information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role."
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assumes responsibility for safe patient transport from point of pick up of patient to delivery to the receiving department or discharge.
Prepares for and carries out transport of patients, patient belongings, equipment, supplies and medical records to and from departments.
Transfers patients to/from cart/bed/wheelchair using correct and safe equipment and techniques. Assists with patient lifts/moves as requested by Mercy staff.
Documents work activities according to policy and procedure.
Responds appropriately to patient requests and according to policy and procedure if these exist.
Observes and reports pertinent patient and family information to clinical/testing site personnel to promote patient safety and according to policy including IV pump alarms.
Provides appropriate information and directions to visitors, patients and staff as needed.
Cleans and stores equipment properly.
Maintains the physical environment in a clean, well stocked and orderly manner.
Complies with OHSA/The Joint Commission, infection control, and other pertinent regulatory requirements and guidelines.
Reports physical environment and safety issues to appropriate department or Safety Officer.
Utilizes software, pagers, phone systems and other resources appropriately and according to policy and procedure to respond to requests for service in a timely manner.
Displays competency in location of department/floor/units through out the facility.
Demonstrates efficient use of supplies, time, and equipment.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs basic maintenance of wheelchairs/carts.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Escorts patients, families or others as needed to requested locations as needed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Medical terminology preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
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.
Successful completion of transporter training and competencies.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Must be 16 years of age
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67-100% of workday. Frequent = 34-66% of workday. Occasional = 33% or less of workday)
CONSTANT
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Maintaining an upright position.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word-those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
FREQUENT:
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling when assisting patients with activity.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist (for example, emptying suction canister that are below waist level or obtaining supplies from low shelves).
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine (for example, emptying Foley bag attached to bed frame).
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips and palms.
Fingering: Writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Occasional
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest or kneel.
Climbing: Stairs, stools, ramps.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/or additional personnel must be utilized. If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs., additional equipment/personnel must also be utilized.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 65 lbs. (push/pull force) to move frequently, and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and lifting up to 40 lbs. frequently, and lifting up to 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.
VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires working with phones and pager systems.
Works with printed and/or written documentation.
Ability to visually assess patient condition by observing skin color, respiration and motion.
Ability to visually assess facility environmental conditions.
INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with coworkers, patients and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
Adaptability to attending to the needs or requests of people.
Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity (planning and directing patient transfers).
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT: Standard medical, nursing, special, or office equipment found in the assigned area.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The worker may be subject to temperatures below 32 degrees and temperatures above 100 degrees frequently.
Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of
occupation exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and, therefore, are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with all its specifications for preventing contact with the above materials.
The worker may be required to wear a facemask, gown and/or gloves.
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The worker is subject to hazards in the work area: May be exposed to chemotherapy spills, chemical cleaners, radioactive implants/isotopes, and/or sharp instruments.
The worker is subject to a range of noise levels from quiet to moderate: phones, pagers, mechanical alarms (IV pumps, pulse oximeters) and occasional construction work.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to Transport Supervisor or Manager.
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Registrar - Emergency Department
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
The Trauma Registrar collects trauma data for quality improvement, epidemiology and injury research. Codes and enters data into computerized trauma registry. Generates Trauma Services reports. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Identifies cases for inclusion into the trauma registry.
+ Abstracts data from EMR.
+ Assigns and scores all injuries, procedures and complications utilizing AIS and ICD-10 coding systems.
+ Inputs all data into trauma registry.
+ Prepares and provides reports as requested.
**MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:**
+ Registered Health Information Administrator preferred.
+ Previous experience in medical record abstracting and data entry preferred.
+ ICD-10, AAAM-AIS 15, and ATS Trauma Registry course preferred or completed within a year of hire.
+ Strong Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology background.
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Paramedic Skills Instructor - MCHS
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
The purpose of this position is to oversee and guide students in their learning of skills required to be Paramedic. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** · Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences. · Provides individual advisement and guidance professional skills development of students.
· Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
**MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:**
· Current and valid Paramedic certification.
· Demonstrated experience leading and/or training others.
· Lead instructor endorsement through the State of Iowa preferred.
· Ability to work evenings and weekends.
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Sterile Processing Tech
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) - along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health - two of the country's foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
The Sterile Processing Tech I is responsible for the building and coordination of instruments and case carts between the Operating Room, Ancillary departments and Sterile Processing. Coordinates case carts, add-ons and will serve as a contact person in Sterile Processing for each service in the Operating Room. Will have direct contact with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs. Will clean, decontaminate, prepare, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrumentation and related equipment used by surgical services and other clinical departments.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNICATION/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
+ Demonstrates and facilitates effective departmental and inter-departmental communications.
+ Consistently responds to departmental and inter-departmental needs in a prompt, accurate, clear, and precise manner.
+ Consistently informs appropriate individuals about problems involving equipment, supplies, instruments, implants, etc.
+ Consistently maintains continuity of communications
COMPETENCY TO CLEAN AND DECONTAMINATE INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND CASE CARTS
+ Uses care in handling instruments, identifies heat sensitive items, and separates delicate items to prevent damage.
+ Consistently keeps washers loaded and operating.
+ Knowledgeable of the basic use of surgical instruments.
+ Keeps accurate records of all instruments received and cleaned.
+ Follows cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures per manufacturer's instructions.
COMPETENCY TO PROCESS IMPLANTS
+ Consistently inspects the integrity of implant packaging to ensure sterility.
+ Assembles implant sets, emergency carts, and trays with minimal assistance. Consistently processes, checks, and labels implants in a timely, accurate, and legible manner with minimal assistance.
+ Replaces all items needed to complete implant sets and specialty carts with minimal assistance. Records requests for implants on the record form.
+ Consistently maintains a clean and orderly work area.
COMPETENCY TO PROCESS INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, SETS, TRAY, AND CASE CARTS
+ Consistently inspects instruments for sharpness, deterioration, alignment, and cleanliness. Inspects all serration and cannulations according to policy.
+ Uses care in handling instruments, identifies heat sensitive items, and separates delicate items to prevent damage.
+ Checks the condition of instrument containers prior to use.
+ Ensures that appropriate sterilization indicators and filters are placed in the instrument pan(s) prior to sterilization.
+ Consistently follows specified checklist when assembling instrument sets/trays.
+ Consistently labels/initials instrument sets and equipment accurately, legibly and in a timely manner.
+ Consistently ensures that instrument sets are complete prior to sterilization; records all missing tag items that are not replaced in instrument sets.
+ Consistently keeps conveyor unloaded and cleared of trays.
+ Knowledgeable of the basic use of surgical instruments.
+ Correctly processes workload (case cart, power equipment, decontaminating equipment, scopes, etc.) and determines processing/cleaning priorities.
+ Follows cleaning procedure per manufacturer's instructions.
+ Displays knowledge in identifying surgical instrumentation.
COMPETENCY TO MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS ASEPSIS AND SAFETY
+ Understands and practices basis aseptic principles.
+ Understands the importance of precisely following guidelines for decontamination and loading washers as outlined by policy and procedure.
+ Demonstrates understanding of basic principles of all types of sterilization methods used at SVIMC and operates/maintains sterilizers according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
+ Is prompt and loads sterilizers in the correct manner.
+ Checks printouts at the beginning of the sterilization cycle, and at frequent intervals during the cycle and at the end of the cycle to ensure proper function.
+ Performs daily appropriate testing for sterilizers according to manufacturer's instructions (Bowie-Dick, biological 3M Attest).
+ Keeps accurate and legible ledger on all sterilization test results.
+ Prepares cleaning solution accurately and maintains adequate level of cleaner in the washer.
+ Understands and complies with infection control policies and procedures such as hand washing, containment of infections agents/materials.
+ Attends in-service programs and complies with general safety guidelines, fire safety rules, hazard communications, emergency codes and procedures.
+ Uses care in operating all equipment and carts; sinks are cleaned.
+ Sterilizer drains are free of debris and cleaned daily.
**Required Education and Experience**
+ High School Diploma, GED, Metropolitan Test, or equivalent
**Required Licensure and Certifications**
+ Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter Abuse Training specific to the population served, within three (3) months of hire
**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
+ Knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Admissions Student Ambassador
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
This position will support the Office of Admissions in their outreach to incoming Mercy College of Health Sciences students. The primary role of the Admissions Student Ambassador is to relay their experiences as a student, provide an enthusiastic perspective on their enrollment, and mentor incoming students as they consider pursuing a degree at Mercy College.
Responsibilities
- Assist with campus visit days, new student orientation, and school group visits hosted by Mercy College of Health Sciences. Ambassador involvement includes event set up and check-in, guiding prospective students to appropriate rooms, giving tours of campus, and answering questions about the student experience.
- Counsels prospective students and applicants regarding College admissions' policies and procedures, program admission requirements and procedures, and prerequisite course requirements.
- Provide phone support to the Office of Admissions to engage incoming students, share their experience as a Mercy College student, and answer questions about Mercy College.
- Assist with office or clerical duties involving data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks that support the Office of Admissions.
Qualifications
- Must be a current, ongoing student at Mercy College of Health Sciences in any academic program or pre-program.
- Must be 18 or older and possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work between 5 to 15 hours per week, including occasional evening hours. Flexibility is given when students are on an academic break or require additional hours for study.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
**Overview**
This position will support the Office of Admissions in their outreach to incoming Mercy College of Health Sciences students. The primary role of the Admissions Student Ambassador is to relay their experiences as a student, provide an enthusiastic perspective on their enrollment, and mentor incoming students as they consider pursuing a degree at Mercy College.
**Responsibilities**
+ Assist with campus visit days, new student orientation, and school group visits hosted by Mercy College of Health Sciences. Ambassador involvement includes event set up and check-in, guiding prospective students to appropriate rooms, giving tours of campus, and answering questions about the student experience.
+ Counsels prospective students and applicants regarding College admissions' policies and procedures, program admission requirements and procedures, and prerequisite course requirements.
+ Provide phone support to the Office of Admissions to engage incoming students, share their experience as a Mercy College student, and answer questions about Mercy College.
+ Assist with office or clerical duties involving data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks that support the Office of Admissions.
**Qualifications**
+ Must be a current, ongoing student at Mercy College of Health Sciences in any academic program or pre-program.
+ Must be 18 or older and possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
+ Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work between 5 to 15 hours per week, including occasional evening hours. Flexibility is given when students are on an academic break or require additional hours for study.
+ Ability to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Barista
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
**Ability to use related equipment: cappuccino, coffee grinder, coffee brewers, blender and convection oven.** **Demonstrates cash register operation as well as money handling procedures.** **Hot and cold food production for retail sales.**
**Sets up for café sales- stock food and paper products.**
**Knowledgeable in and practices food safety codes and governing standards; federal, state, local and accreditation agencies.**
**Checks food temperatures frequently through out shift. Documents temperatures on applicable forms. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any food out of compliance.**
**Monitors temperature of freezers, refrigeration, and heating units through out shift. Documents temperatures on appropriate forms. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any food out of compliance.**
**Maintain refrigeration units in clean orderly condition, compliant with food codes and regulatory agencies.**
**Requisitions, transports foods and supplies to replenish the inventory in the café.**
**Inspects items for integrity. Rotates stock, disposes of outdated products or less than optimum quality or correct temperature.**
**Properly wraps, labels, dates food items.**
**Makes coffee, juice and smoothies; replenishes and cleans beverage-dispensing machines and areas.**
**Maintains a clean and sanitary work area, the coffee serving and seating areas, equipment, storage, counter tops and cupboards, tile, microwaves, tables, chairs and tray return. Cleans and sanitizes utensils and equipment.**
**Maintains signage daily.**
**Follows proper cleaning techniques. Stores chemicals properly, follow MSDS rules; labels product appropriately, uses chemicals according to directions, uses PPE as necessary.**
**Practices safety procedures. Utilizes tools, equipment and protective equipment such as wet floor signs, proper ergonomics, informing Supervisor of safety hazards and equipment failures.**
**Demonstrates knowledge of effective customer service skills and performance improvement.**
**Uses standardized and non-standardized recipes and ingredients to prepare, create, and process foods.**
**Assists in other areas as requested.**
**Must be able to pass barista training within 2 months of hire.**
**High school diploma or GED preferred. Knowledge of several subjects in order to prepare reports, perform calculations and/or deal effectively with other people.**
**Ability to read and write.**
**Restaurant or food service operations experience preferred.**
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Supply Chain Specialist (ST)
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
**Job Title:** **Specialist, SCM (Specialist and Specialist, Advanced)** **EEO Code** **5 Administrative support workers** **Job Family:** **Health Ministry & Department:** varies **Reports to:** Supervisor, SCM or Manager, SCM **Job Code:** **FLSA:** Non-exempt
**Pay grade:**
**Purpose**
Performs daily Supply Chain Management duties related to the acquisition and distribution of goods to support acute and/or ambulatory care departments or proactively supports/maintains one or more computer-based support systems to ensure continuous operational availability to end users. Supports various operations, projects, program management, & service delivery initiatives. Interacts with various levels of management and professionals, colleagues & vendors providing & disseminating information. Independently completes multiple activities pertaining to the planning, implementation, coordination & evaluation of various Supply Chain operations, projects, program management, & service delivery.
**Essential Functions**
**Our Trinity Health Culture:** Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
**Work Focus:** Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.
**Process Focus:** Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.
**Data Management & Analysis:** Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts.
**Maintains a working knowledge** of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects safe, honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Have received a High School Diploma or equivalent.
+ Two (2) to Three (3) years Supply Chain experience
**Additional Qualifications (nice to have)**
+ Associate degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred
+ Previous Supply Chain experience in a healthcare, warehousing, or other distribution environment.
+ Previous Supply Chain experience in a Trinity Health facility highly desired.
+ Be able to complete additional education, training and competency tests as required.
**Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions**
Indirect / Healthcare Support Services: (OSHA: Healthcare support services mean services that facilitate the provision of healthcare services.)
+ Occasional clinical / patient facing work environment.
+ Includes continuous work time indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions; may encounter occasional variable external environmental conditions.
+ Includes occasional lifting, up to 30 pounds unassisted, frequent travel & use of computer; Includes continuous sitting & may require occasional long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling & pushing.
Direct Healthcare & Indirect / Support Healthcare Services: must be able to:
+ Adapt to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations; Attend to tasks until complete, understand & relate to complex ideas & concepts & be able to remember multiple tasks & regimens extending over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects.
+ Continuously Read small print, frequent ability to hear normal sounds & voice patterns, able to give / receive instructions & other verbal communications in-person & over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned with some background noise.
+ Perform frequent manual dexterity activities & occasional grasping/handling.
+ Continuous attention to maintain a safe working environment & use of available personal protective equipment (PPE).
**KEY: Average Workday Activity: Occasional (1% - 33%), Frequent (34% - 66%), Continuous (67% - 100%)**
**ADDENDUM:**
**Specialist, SCM:**
+ 2+ years Supply Chain experience necessary.
+ Responsible for providing supply chain related support and coordination in specialty supply areas for work assignments including, but not limited to receiving, distribution, requisitioning, ordering & resolving supply and equipment-based acquisitions.
+ Perform routine maintenance & upkeep of one or more computer-based support systems to ensure continuous operational availability to end users.
+ May perform other non-typical duties to further support end users as deemed necessary by the managing Supply Chain Leader for the assigned site.
+ Serves as front line supply chain representation / support for site-based meetings, activities, & initiatives
+ May include knowledge of all duties described in Technician & Technician Advanced roles.
+
**Specialist, SCM: Advanced**
+ 3+ years Supply Chain experience necessary.
+ May support multi-site and/or work from a remote location.
+ Performs Supply Chain duties including requesting, receiving, distributing, equipment & obsolescence management and stocking of supplies in various healthcare settings.
+ Collaborates with end users as necessary to request supplies, troubleshoot supply issues, and resolve discrepancies as they occur.
+ Understands procedural area needs, surgical schedules, clinical preferences & substitute products.
+ Performs periodic PAR level replenishment duties using various resupply procedures to maintain stock levels.
+ Supports Supply Chain in the order processing, data entry & payment reconciliation.
+ Assists Supply Chain Leader with special assignments,
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Echo Tech Sonographer
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
Employment Type:Full time Shift:Rotating ShiftDescription:
Shift: Mixed/Varied
What you will do:
Performs quality ultrasound procedures by utilizing proper positioning skills and technical factors, as well as a knowledge of anatomical structures pertinent to the patient population of infants to geriatrics.
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations. Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Educates patients of exams being performed and obtains consent to perform procedure when necessary.
Practices proper safety in accordance with established standards.
Assesses each patient for proper preparation and scanning protocol for each ordered exam.
Observes safety precautions when handling patients, while performing examinations and while patients are in direct contact.
Demonstrates safety with chemicals when handling / disinfecting any equipment.
Performs visual inspection daily of all equipment to ensure its safety and cleanliness.
Operates 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound unit with appropriate transducers to perform and adequately ascertain the location of specific organs, with the demonstration of recorded images which reflect the appropriate calculations for accurate measurements.
Demonstrates basic patient care skills.
Verifies correct patient using two patient identifiers before beginning a exam.
Qualifications:
Education and Licensure
Must be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with one of the following.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS)
If not registered, be board-eligible and become registered with ARDMS within one year of hire.
Maintains active registry status with ARDMS (30 CME's every 3 yrs/annual payment)
Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire and every two (2) years thereafter.
Our Commitment
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.
Auto-ApplyPractice Manager I Des Moines Peds
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** 1. Lead day-to-day operations of assigned clinic location(s) to ensure proficient and quality service is delivered within all sections of the clinic; ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. 2. Effectively lead, train and develop a team of employees including hiring, training and development, etc.
3. Promotes personal growth/development and understanding among colleagues.
4. Presents problems in a professional manner and helps coordinate solutions inter-departmentally.
5. Creatively seeks solutions to existing problems as well as potential problems. 6. Creatively implements solutions to problems.
7. Creatively seeks new ideas to stay within budget guidelines while constantly improving the quality of health care delivered.
8. Ensures charging/ reimbursement changes are integrated into every level of clinic operations by coordinating with the clinic team.
9. Assists with documentation audits.
10. Partners with the Medical Director to ensure success within the clinic.
11. Prepares, monitors, and adjusts budget.
12. Develops, implements and monitors clinic objectives, processes, procedures, standards, and educational programs in conjunction with the mission and the philosophy of MercyOne Medical Group.
13. Works collaboratively with Medical Group Administration and other leaders to develop, evaluate and monitor standard processes based on best practices.
14. Develops and maintains quality assurance programs, i.e. nursing, accounting.
15. Proactively analyzes clinic operations to identify barriers or new opportunities.
16. Directs the maintenance of the physical environment and equipment.
17. Serves as a liaison between physicians and Medical Group Administration, promoting understanding and agreement in regard to future goals.
18. Directs, motivates, and evaluates activities of clinic employees, ensuring that clinic goals and expectations are met.
19. Ensures the impact of constant change is positive in nature to employees, patients, and physicians
20. Directs clinic in complying with applicable laws and regulations relative to clinic operations (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, COLA, HIPAA, Stark, etc.).
21. Ensures that patient concerns are addressed, and that appropriate and timely follow-up is performed.
**LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES**
**As a** **MercyOne** **Trinity Health Leader, the incumbent is expected to** **demonstrate** **leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as** **identified** **below:**
**Mission Statement:** We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
**Core Values:**
+ **Reverence:** We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
+ **Commitment to Those who are Poor:** We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
+ **Safety** : We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
+ **Justice:** We fosterthe rightrelationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
+ **Stewardship:** We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
+ **Integrity:** We are faithful to those we say we are.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Bachelor's degree in business, nursing, health administration, or related field required; or enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program and actively pursuing. In limited circumstances, internal candidates' MercyOne leadership experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements at the sole discretion of MercyOne Medical Group senior leadership.
Preferred experience working in an organization of comparable size and complexity, preferably in healthcare.
Experience managing colleagues in a healthcare setting preferred
Experience working with physicians and advance practice providers preferred
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form.
Preferred experience working in an organization of comparable size and complexity, preferably in healthcare.
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Medical Assistant or LPN Adel Clinic
Trinity Health job in Adel, IA
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** : Medical Assistant's may have duties in one or more of the following areas: **Medical Assistant** + Demonstrates ability to recognize urgent/emergent needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed. + Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
+ Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
+ Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.
+ Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instruc tions.
+ Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e. EKG, spirometry, tympanometry, etc.).
+ Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, pro cedures and medications administered.
+ Accurately documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
+ Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
+ Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.
+ Performs basic medical assistant functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections etc), under direction and supervision of provider.
+ Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
**MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:**
+ Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
+ Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
+ Participates in Performance Improvement projects.
**MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED** **:**
+ Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
+ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment and maintained thereafter.
+ Clinic/physician office experience preferred.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
+ Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Polysom Technologist Sleep Center
Trinity Health Corporation job in Clive, IA
PT overnight sleep technologist / Polysom Tech 12 hour shifts A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Gather and analyze patient information. Verify documentation and physician orders.
* Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
* Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
* Performs diagnostic and therapeutic (CPAP, BIPAP) polysomnography, MSLT and MWT.
* Performs CPAP downloads for all clinic visits and when directed by physician.
* Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
* Performs routine PAP mask fitting.
* Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
* Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of all computerized sleep systems.
* Performs polysomnography record scoring and report generation.
* Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
* Manages own patient schedules and works with patients to troubleshoot issues and concerns.
* Educates patient on equipment (i.e., actigraphy, home study and oximetry), tracks equipment and produces report for physicians; cleans and prepare equipment for next use.
* Meets with patients after physician appointment to review equipment order, troubleshoot and answer any patient questions.
* Trains and mentors staff Polysomnography Technicians and students.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility OR equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technologist.
* Certification by a nationally recognized certification board as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
* Maintain the RPSGT credential and the State Licensure through educational activity as outlined by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) and State of Iowa.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certification 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.
Our Commitment
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.
Lab Assistant Waukee Family Medicine
Trinity Health Corporation job in Waukee, IA
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Lab Assistant. As a Lab Assistant at MercyOne, you may work in various laboratory departments to collect blood specimens from hospital patients, work with microbiology or anatomic pathology specimens, or work independently at remote Patient Service Centers. Creates patient encounters, orders laboratory tests, and prepares specimens for testing. Assists technical personnel in sample log-in, testing workflow, and specimen tracking, as appropriate for patient age including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults.
* Accurately and efficiently performs venipunctures, and finger sticks ensuring collection of proper specimens for testing and ensuring patient safety.
* Prepares specimens for testing.
* Accepts specimens and requisitions from external and internal customers utilizing excellent customer service skills.
* Identifies patients/specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers.
* Correctly registers specimens and logs into Laboratory Information System (LIS) appropriate to department where testing is to be performed as needed, or evaluates specimen adequacy and acceptability and logs into LIS.
* Performs specimen processing as needed. For example, proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, special handling, and required documentation.
* Follows established procedures and policies including infection control and bloodborne pathogens.
* Handles chemicals according to established safety protocols.
* Meets defined workload productivity standards. Supports and utilizes LEAN principles.
* Works proficiently with laboratory information systems and personal computers.
* Follows established procedures and policies to obtain optimal test turn-around-times.
* Participates in teaching peers.
* Handles incoming and outgoing telephone calls utilizing good customer service skills and knowledge of the laboratory.
* Follows up on and documents out of range temperatures.
Schedule: Full Time Days
General Requirements:
* Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.
* Computer skills required
Education:
* High school diploma or GED required.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
Our Commitment
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.
Medication History Pharmacy Technician
Trinity Health job in Des Moines, IA
**Shift:** 1030a-7p with every third weekend rotation and occasional holidays. Provide technical support in obtaining, verifying for accuracy, and recording initial medication histories from patients &/or their designated family/caregivers upon presentation to Mercy patient care areas. Includes conducting patient &/or family interviews focused on obtaining current medication regimens including prescription and over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications, as well as vitamin and herbal supplements.
Perform other functions of a pharmacy technician registered in the State of Iowa and within the scope of Iowa law as needed. _ _
**Essential Key J** **ob Responsibilities:**
+ _ _ _ _ Successfully complete Medication History Pharmacy Technician Competency/Skill Set.
+ Interview patients &/or their designated family/caregivers as soon as possible after
presenting for care to Mercy clinical areas (includes the Emergency Department, as well as inpatient and outpatient areas).
+ Obtain & record in the electronic medical record a current list of medications toinclude:prescription medications,over-the-counter(non-prescription) medications, vitamin and nutritional supplements, as well as the source(s) for this information.
+ Recording should include the following: name/location ofpatient'sambulatory pharmacy, medication/supplement name, dosage form, strength, dose, day/time of most recent dose, and source(s) of the information being recorded.
+ Attempt to clarify as many uncertainties and compile as complete a medication history aspossible utilizingpatient and family/caregiver information, ambulatory pharmacy records, clinic records, long-term-care facilityrecordsand information fromprevioushospital encounters.
+ Obtain & record in the electronic medical record an allergy history for each patient. In doing so, clarify& recordthe nature of the allergic reaction when necessary.
+ Consult with a pharmacist in all cases of unresolved uncertainties related to a patient's medication& allergyhistory.
+ Other duties as assigned by management.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ High schooldiploma or GEDrequiredwhen nationally certified through NHA
+ PCTB nationally certified technicians do NOTrequireHS diploma or GED
+ Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
+ National Pharmacy TechnicianCertification; Minimum of2000hoursof pharmacy technician experiencerequired; and Registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy at time of hire.
OR
+ Registered Pharmacist-Intern with the State of Iowa at the time of hire
**Our Commitment**
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
APA/Writing Tutor - MCHS
Trinity Health Corporation job in Des Moines, IA
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assists students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to provide learning assistance. * Collaborates with instructors to assess the students' needs and how best to address them. * Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Completion of a particular course in which assisting is being done with earning at least a "B" from a higher education institution.
* Strong interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
* Strong level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
* A copy of unofficial transcripts must be uploaded with application.
Our Commitment
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.
Transporter
Trinity Health Corporation job in Des Moines, IA
Transports or escorts patients and families throughout the medical center to support timely delivery for testing, transfer between units, or discharge. CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.
CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT:
It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy's mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g., Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).
HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE:
Security Access: Medium "Incumbent has access to confidential information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role."
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assumes responsibility for safe patient transport from point of pick up of patient to delivery to the receiving department or discharge.
Prepares for and carries out transport of patients, patient belongings, equipment, supplies and medical records to and from departments.
Transfers patients to/from cart/bed/wheelchair using correct and safe equipment and techniques. Assists with patient lifts/moves as requested by Mercy staff.
Documents work activities according to policy and procedure.
Responds appropriately to patient requests and according to policy and procedure if these exist.
Observes and reports pertinent patient and family information to clinical/testing site personnel to promote patient safety and according to policy including IV pump alarms.
Provides appropriate information and directions to visitors, patients and staff as needed.
Cleans and stores equipment properly.
Maintains the physical environment in a clean, well stocked and orderly manner.
Complies with OHSA/The Joint Commission, infection control, and other pertinent regulatory requirements and guidelines.
Reports physical environment and safety issues to appropriate department or Safety Officer.
Utilizes software, pagers, phone systems and other resources appropriately and according to policy and procedure to respond to requests for service in a timely manner.
Displays competency in location of department/floor/units through out the facility.
Demonstrates efficient use of supplies, time, and equipment.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs basic maintenance of wheelchairs/carts.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Escorts patients, families or others as needed to requested locations as needed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Medical terminology preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
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.
Successful completion of transporter training and competencies.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Must be 16 years of age
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67-100% of workday. Frequent = 34-66% of workday. Occasional = 33% or less of workday)
CONSTANT
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Maintaining an upright position.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word-those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
FREQUENT:
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling when assisting patients with activity.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist (for example, emptying suction canister that are below waist level or obtaining supplies from low shelves).
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine (for example, emptying Foley bag attached to bed frame).
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips and palms.
Fingering: Writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Occasional
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest or kneel.
Climbing: Stairs, stools, ramps.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/or additional personnel must be utilized. If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs., additional equipment/personnel must also be utilized.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 65 lbs. (push/pull force) to move frequently, and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and lifting up to 40 lbs. frequently, and lifting up to 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.
VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires working with phones and pager systems.
Works with printed and/or written documentation.
Ability to visually assess patient condition by observing skin color, respiration and motion.
Ability to visually assess facility environmental conditions.
INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with coworkers, patients and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
Adaptability to attending to the needs or requests of people.
Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity (planning and directing patient transfers).
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT: Standard medical, nursing, special, or office equipment found in the assigned area.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The worker may be subject to temperatures below 32 degrees and temperatures above 100 degrees frequently.
Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of
occupation exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and, therefore, are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with all its specifications for preventing contact with the above materials.
The worker may be required to wear a facemask, gown and/or gloves.
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The worker is subject to hazards in the work area: May be exposed to chemotherapy spills, chemical cleaners, radioactive implants/isotopes, and/or sharp instruments.
The worker is subject to a range of noise levels from quiet to moderate: phones, pagers, mechanical alarms (IV pumps, pulse oximeters) and occasional construction work.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to Transport Supervisor or Manager.
Our Commitment
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.
Registrar - Emergency Department
Trinity Health Corporation job in Des Moines, IA
The Trauma Registrar collects trauma data for quality improvement, epidemiology and injury research. Codes and enters data into computerized trauma registry. Generates Trauma Services reports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Identifies cases for inclusion into the trauma registry.
* Abstracts data from EMR.
* Assigns and scores all injuries, procedures and complications utilizing AIS and ICD-10 coding systems.
* Inputs all data into trauma registry.
* Prepares and provides reports as requested.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Registered Health Information Administrator preferred.
* Previous experience in medical record abstracting and data entry preferred.
* ICD-10, AAAM-AIS 15, and ATS Trauma Registry course preferred or completed within a year of hire.
* Strong Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology background.
Our Commitment
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.
Student Nurse Tech
Trinity Health Corporation job in Des Moines, IA
Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne 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. Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center MercyOne Centerville Medical Center MercyOne Newton Medical Center MercyOne Children's Hospital MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital House of Mercy Clive Behavioral Health With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group - Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. Job Summary / Purpose 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 Student Nurse - Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing care for patients of diverse ages. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Essential Key Job Responsibilities Required Education Required Licensure and Certifications *
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. * Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program. * 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. * American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Our Commitment 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.