Patient Care Tech - Medicine Unit (Day Shift, Weekend Rotations)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) to support the nursing team with patient care under RN supervision. The unit emphasizes multidisciplinary care and holistic, patient-centered service in a dynamic environment on the University of Iowa Health Care campus.

The role involves vital signs, phlebotomy support, simple procedures, admissions/discharges assistance, patient comfort, and equipment preparation within a team-focused

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs.
• Cares for patients who are medically isolated and performs asepsis.
• Performs simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (enemas, skin prep, dressing changes).
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provides for patient comfort, hygiene, and daily needs.
• Transports patients and equipment; supports room stability and cleanliness.

Skills

Reading and writing

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) to support the nursing team with patient care under RN supervision. The unit emphasizes multidisciplinary care and holistic, patient-centered service in a dynamic environment on the University of Iowa Health Care campus.

The role involves vital signs, phlebotomy support, simple procedures, admissions/discharges assistance, patient comfort, and equipment preparation within a team-focused