University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics 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. ®
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :
Assists with patient care activities and implementation of nursing care plan as directed by the RN. Recognizes and reports condition changes to the nurse.
Checks and restocks patient care areas and unit supplies per unit policy.Maintains a clean and neat environment in the patient care area.
Performs all duties in compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Maintains knowledge base and continuing education to ensure compliance, and other guidelines.
Notifies management of any breaches of standards and contributes to improvement processes.Performs basic treatments, such as passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, and skin care.
Performs blood glucose meter and quality control checks per unit policy.Provides selected patient care activities under RN supervision such as, bathing, feeding, assistance with other activities of daily living.
May document vital signs and selected care activities.Recognizes changes in patient's condition and relates variances to the RN / LPN.
May perform patient video monitoring functions, including maintaining visual observation at all times, re-direct patients, and report concerns to nursing staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Percent of Time : 90%
Schedule : Three 12-hour shifts per week, some weekends, some holidays, no call.
Location : Downtown Campus
Pay Differentials : Shift differentials for evening and night.
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 Assistant available to qualified applicants.
Benefits Highlights :
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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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]
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 at a later step in the recruitment process.
Additional Information
- Classification Title : Patient Care Technician
- Appointment Type : Merit
- Schedule : Part-time
- Work Modality Options : On Campus
Compensation
Pay Level : 5
Contact Information
- Organization : Healthcare
- Contact Name : Megan Bigelow
- Contact Email : [email protected]
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