Compassionate Patient Care Technician – Vital Signs

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); In loco; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Patient Care Technician for a part-time, on-site role at the Downtown Campus in Iowa City. The position focuses on direct patient care, vital signs, hygiene, and comfort, with opportunities to assist in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role requires strong communication, attention to confidentiality, and basic medical terminology knowledge, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health/dental insurance, and retirement

Competenze

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to provide care considering 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.

Mansioni

• Independently obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Perform aseptic skills and tasks including phlebotomy and Foley catheter care.
• Carry out simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as directed by staff.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide personal hygiene and comfort to patients.
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients as needed.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.
• Participate in nursing care conferences and report incidents.

Conoscenze

Follow instructions

Communication

Confidentiality

Patient care

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Data entry

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Patient Care Technician for a part-time, on-site role at the Downtown Campus in Iowa City. The position focuses on direct patient care, vital signs, hygiene, and comfort, with opportunities to assist in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role requires strong communication, attention to confidentiality, and basic medical terminology knowledge, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health/dental insurance, and retirement