Night Shift Patient Care Tech - Oncology Unit

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP) on a 60% night shift in Iowa City. The unit is a high-volume, 44-bed adult oncology floor within the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, ranked for cancer care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, asepsis, basic procedures, patient hygiene, admissions/transfers, and collaboration with nurses. CNA certification is preferred, with comprehensive fringe benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Experience with post-operative care and oncology settings is a plus.
• Night shift availability and flexibility are required.
• Certification in basic life support (BLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative skin prep, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders and braces.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges; provides for patient comfort and hygiene.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

IV line care

Patient care

Infection control

Education

CNA certification

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP) on a 60% night shift in Iowa City. The unit is a high-volume, 44-bed adult oncology floor within the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, ranked for cancer care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, asepsis, basic procedures, patient hygiene, admissions/transfers, and collaboration with nurses. CNA certification is preferred, with comprehensive fringe benefits offered.