Patient Care Technician - 5Telemetry - 90% Days - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Descripción de la vacante

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Patient Care Technician for a part-time, on-site role at the Downtown Campus in Iowa City. The position focuses on direct patient care, vital signs, hygiene, and comfort, with opportunities to assist in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role requires strong communication, attention to confidentiality, and basic medical terminology knowledge, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health/dental insurance, and retirement

Formación

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to provide care considering patient condition and age.
• Knowledge of sanitation principles 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.

Responsabilidades

• Independently obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Perform aseptic skills and tasks including phlebotomy and Foley catheter care.
• Carry out simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as directed by staff.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide personal hygiene and comfort to patients.
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients as needed.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.
• Participate in nursing care conferences and report incidents.

Conocimientos

Follow instructions

Communication

Confidentiality

Patient care

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Data entry

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

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 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Percent of Time

90%

Schedule

Days (0630-1900)

Salary

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

Location

Downtown Campus

Pay Differentials

Shift differentials for evening and night.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Patient Care Technician
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Penni Berger
• Contact Email: [e-mail]