Night Shift Patient Care Tech - Surgical & Trauma Unit

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular salaried position

Fringe benefits package

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) within the Medical Surgical Services division in Iowa City. The role supports nursing staff with vital signs, patient hygiene, transports, and daily care for orthopedic, trauma and spine patients in a 48-bed unit.

Work is 36 hours per week with night shifts and weekend/holiday rotation. Merit pay and comprehensive benefits are included; contact Tiffany Perkins for details at

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

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.

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) within the Medical Surgical Services division in Iowa City. The role supports nursing staff with vital signs, patient hygiene, transports, and daily care for orthopedic, trauma and spine patients in a 48-bed unit.

Work is 36 hours per week with night shifts and weekend/holiday rotation. Merit pay and comprehensive benefits are included; contact Tiffany Perkins for details at