Patient Care Tech: Respiratory & Palliative (Day Shift)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the Nursing team in providing patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses in the Respiratory Specialty & Palliative Care Unit (7JCP). This 100% day-shift role is based in Iowa City, IA.

The successful candidate will perform tasks such as recording vital signs, helping with admissions and transfers, assisting with hygiene and comfort, and supporting timely, safe patient care; experience in a clinical

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Turns, positions and ambulates patients.
• Provides for patient comfort and personal hygiene.

Skills

Ability to read, write and follow-in-­

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the Nursing team in providing patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses in the Respiratory Specialty & Palliative Care Unit (7JCP). This 100% day-shift role is based in Iowa City, IA.

The successful candidate will perform tasks such as recording vital signs, helping with admissions and transfers, assisting with hygiene and comfort, and supporting timely, safe patient care; experience in a clinical