Endoscopy Patient Care Technician — Day Shift (100% Days)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Endoscopy unit at the Downtown Campus. You will assist the nursing team with a variety of patient care tasks in in-patient and out-patient areas, under supervision.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, phlebotomy, IV and catheter care, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and daily patient comfort. Shift is 100% days at downtown Iowa City campus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family and health care staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health hazards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs.
• Assist with patient admission, transfers and discharges.
• Provide direct personal hygiene and comfort to patients.
• Transport patients and equipment as needed.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Medical terminology

Record keeping

EKG lead placement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ECG lead placement

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Endoscopy unit at the Downtown Campus. You will assist the nursing team with a variety of patient care tasks in in-patient and out-patient areas, under supervision.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, phlebotomy, IV and catheter care, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and daily patient comfort. Shift is 100% days at downtown Iowa City campus.