Patient Care Technician- 3W Medical Inpatient - 60% Nights (1800-0700) - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in both in-patient and out-patient care areas on the downtown campus. You will assist with vital signs, aseptic tasks, and patient comfort, while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with the care team.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and basic medical knowledge.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family and staff.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of sanitation and health hazards.
Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs.
Carry out aseptic procedures and assist with nursing tasks.
Perform basic diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as directed.
Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
Provide for patient comfort and personal hygiene.
Stock and maintain patient rooms and units.
Report pertinent information to the nurse in charge.
Participate in nursing care conferences.

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Patient care

Sanitation knowledge

Interpersonal relationships

Medical terminology

Data collection

Data entry

Job description

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

Position 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.

Key Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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.

Percent of Time: 60%

Schedule: 12-hour shift (1830 - 0700) Saturday and Sunday

Salary: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Location: Downtown Campus

Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and nights.

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Penni Berger at penelope-berger@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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