Patient Care Technician - Burn Unit - 90% - Nights

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City is seeking a part-time Burn Treatment Center aide to support adult and pediatric patients on the 8 JCP unit. The role emphasizes direct patient care, taking vital signs, basic procedures, and collaborating with nurses to maintain safety and comfort.

Night shifts, every other weekend and holiday rotation, offer exposure to a busy academic medical center with comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Perform asepsis tasks including phlebotomy, IV removal, Foley care.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide personal hygiene and comfort for patients.
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• Assist with intake and output recording.
• Participate in nursing care conferences and report pertinent information.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and ensure unit cleanliness.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Nursing assistance

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care —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. ®

Burn Treatment Center and Intermediate Care Unit (8 JCP):

This is a 17-bed unit equipped with a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy room for burn/wound dressing care, a pediatric playroom and rehabilitation gym. The unit cares for both adult and pediatric burn patients as well as an adult trauma population requiring intermediate monitoring care. The unit has both inpatient and outpatient (Burn Clinic) facilities. Our staff also provide burn outreach and education and annually host a Burn Camp for burn patient survivors. The American College of Surgeons designated our unit as a Level I Burn Center since 1996.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure

Carryout 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

Performsimple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc

Performspecial 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

Assistwith patient admission, transfers, and discharges

Directly providefor patients' personal hygiene and comfort

Turn, positions and ambulates patients

Transportpatients, equipment, specimens, and supplies

Feedpatients, servedrinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake

Assistpatients with bedpans and urinals and recordoutput

Participatein nursing care conferences; reportpertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge

Providefor patient comfort measures through social interactions

Shareresponsibility 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

Cleanareas 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

Percent of Time: 90% -36 hours per week
Schedule: Night shifts, every other weekend rotation and every other holiday rotation
Location: University Campus, Iowa City, IA
Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan
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

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Kylie Guy at [e-mail].

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

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

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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.

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