Patient Care Technician - Surgery Specialty Services (2RC), 60% D / E Shifts

Patient Care Technician

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking Patient Care Technicians in the Surgery Specialty Services Unit (2RC) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This unit is part of the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division.

The Surgical Specialty Unit (2 Roy Carver) is a 34-bed surgical unit that provides post-operative care for a variety of patients undergoing complex procedures. Essential to the care of these multidimensional patients is an interdisciplinary team skilled in the areas of post-operative disease processes.

We provide care for patients with the following conditions :

• Solid organ transplant

Liver

Femoral popliteal bypass

Laparoscopic gastric sleeve

The Surgical Specialty Unit believes it is our responsibility to provide patient centered care that will enable surgical patients and their families to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. We believe that exceptional care of the surgical patient embodies excellent clinical skills intertwined with compassionate care to achieve maximum quality of life.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Percent of Time : 60% - 24 hours per week

Schedule : Day / Evening shifts, 50% of weekend time per 4-week schedule, rotating holidays

Location : University of Iowa Health Care, University Campus, Roy Carver Pavilion (2RC)

Salary : Merit Pay Plan

Benefits Highlights :

Minimum Eligibility Requirements :

Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Regan Lampe at Regan-Lampe@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.