The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician who under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in the in-patient and out-patient care areas.
Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care. Duties to include :
- Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated.
- Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
- Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead / 12 lead placement, and brace / pin site cares.
- Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
- Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
- Turns, positions and ambulates patients.
- Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
- Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake.
- Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.
- Participates in nursing care conferences, reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
- Provides for patient comfort measures through social interaction.
- Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
- May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
- Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment.
- Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.
University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center.
Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.
Simply stated, our mission is : Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time : 50%
Schedule : Variable days,Mon-Friday clinic day hours. No weekends, holiday, or call
Location : Main Campus (PFP)
Merit Pay Plan
Benefits Highlights :
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
- For more information about Why Iowa?, click here
Minimum Eligibility Requirements :
Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10calendar 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 [email protected]
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.
Additional Information
- Classification Title : Patient Care Technician
- Appointment Type : Merit
- Schedule : Part-time
- Work Modality Options : On Campus
Compensation
- Pay Level : 5
- Starting Salary Minimum : 18,350.48
Contact Information
- Organization : Healthcare
- Contact Name : Rebecca Beggs
- Contact Email : [email protected]
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.
S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Patient Care Technician - Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) - 50%-100%
University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) within the (MSS) Division. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages team work between physicians, nursing staff, therapy staff, social work and a variety of other c...
Patient Care Technician - Acute Internal Medicine Unit (4/5 South) - 50%-60%
The Adult Acute Internal Medicine Units (4/5 South) are both 13-bed, general medicine inpatient units that serve patients with multiple diagnoses and co-morbidities, providing general care to adult and geriatric patient populations. The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technici...
Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical Oncology (4JPP) - Nights
We are looking seeking Patient Care Technicians to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Medical Surgical Oncol...
Patient Care Technician - Adult Short Stay(LL JCP) 50-90% Nights
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking Patient Care Technicians in the Adult Short Stay Unit (LLJCP) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This unit features ...
Patient Care Technician- Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP) 50-100% Day/Evening
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Classification Title: Patient Care Technician. Each day more than 12,...
Patient Care Technician - Neurosurgery Clinic (100%)
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% full time Patient Care Technician who under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in the in-patient and out-patient care areas. Classification Title: Patient Ca...
Patient Care Technician - Adult Acute Care (2JCP) - 50%
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Techs for the Adult Acute Care Unit (2JCP) within the (MSS) Division. We are looking seeking Patient Care Techs to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registe...
Patient Care Technician - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - D/E 80%
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist members of the nursing team. Classification Title: Patient Care Technician. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excelle...
Patient Care Technician - Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (2BT) - 80-100%
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking Patient Care Technicians in the Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (2BT) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. Pa...
Staff Nurse - Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) 50% - 100%
We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages team work between physicians, nursing staff, therapy staff, social work and a variety of other consulting disciplines to provide the most comprehensive care for our patients. A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care need...