Patient Care Technician - 80% ASC Perioperative

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Pomerantz Surgery Center is seeking a part-time 80% Patient Care Technician who assists the nursing team in providing patient care in inpatient and outpatient areas under direct supervision.

The role requires familiarity with a wide range of nursing procedures, including vital signs, phlebotomy support, specimen collection, and basic therapeutic tasks. Exceptional communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members and health care staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health hazards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• Perform basic nursing duties under supervision.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide for patient Hygiene, comfort and safety.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens and supplies.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing procedures

Communication

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Data entry

Tools

EMR software

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Pomerantz Surgery Centeris seeking a 80% Patient Care Technicians who under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in the in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.Duties to include:

• 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 interaction.
• 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.

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.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Percent of Time: 80%

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8 hour shifts. Rotating schedule between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on departmental needs. Rotating days off if less than 100% time.

Location: Pomerantz Family Pavilion at University of Iowa Health Care

Rotations: Rotating schedule between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on departmental needs.

• 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
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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