Hands-on Patient Care Technician — Direct Patient Support

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits package including paid

Why Iowa? information available

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing teams in inpatient and outpatient care areas. You will help with vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and daily patient needs in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires ability to follow instructions, strong communication, and attention to patient confidentiality. Part-time, on-campus schedule with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Read, write and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 interactions.
• 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.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Patient confidentiality

Patient care

Sanitation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Keyboarding

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing teams in inpatient and outpatient care areas. You will help with vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and daily patient needs in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires ability to follow instructions, strong communication, and attention to patient confidentiality. Part-time, on-campus schedule with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits are offered.