ICU Patient Care Technician - Night Shift

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care seeks a Patient Care Technician for the downtown Iowa City campus. Under supervision, you will assist nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, catheter care, and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and data entry. Part-time night shift with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation 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.
• 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

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Sanitation knowledge

Medical terminology

Data entry

Teamwork

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care seeks a Patient Care Technician for the downtown Iowa City campus. Under supervision, you will assist nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, catheter care, and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and data entry. Part-time night shift with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits are offered.