Patient Care Technician- Medical Inpatient - Nights; Sat​/Sun - Campus

Overview

Patient Care Technician - 3W Medical Inpatient - 60% Nights ) Sat/Sun - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa Health Care is a community-focused health system. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, providing a continuum of care with access to our network of experts, technology, collaboration, and support.

Under direct supervision, assists the nursing team in providing patient care in in-patient and out-patient areas. The role involves familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in patient care.

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carry out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, and Foley catheter removal; care for patients who are medically isolated.
• Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative skin preparation, dressing changes, specimen collection, applying binders and braces, etc.
• Perform special duties as directed by the nurse in charge (e.g., phlebotomy, ECG lead/12-lead placement, brace/pin site care).
• Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• Feed patients, provide drinking water and nourishments, and record intake.
• Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output.
• Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to the nurse in charge.
• Provide patient comfort through social interactions.
• Share responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of the unit.
• Assemble and maintain equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurses.
• Clean areas per guidelines using approved disinfectants and proper care of housekeeping equipment.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and health care staff, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to patient condition and age.
• Knowledge of sanitation principles and health hazards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments, and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule: 12-hour shift (1830 - 0700) Saturday and Sunday

Location: Downtown Campus

Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and nights.

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job posting may be removed or filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Penni Berger at penelope-berger. Please include a resume in your application.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested later in the process.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process. For assistance, contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services at  or fsds.

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