Patient Care Technician — Day Shift In-Hospital Support

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Résumé du poste

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Downtown Campus in Iowa City. Under supervision, you will assist the nursing team in delivering patient care across inpatient and outpatient areas.

The role involves taking vital signs, practicing medical asepsis, assisting with admissions and discharges, and supporting daily patient needs while maintaining confidentiality and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and health care staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
• Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

Responsabilités

• Independently obtain and record vital signs.
• Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including phlebotomy and Foley catheter care.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.
• Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information to the nurse in charge.
• Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards; maintains equipment and supplies.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical asepsis

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Communication

Confidentiality

Equipment handling

Description du poste

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Downtown Campus in Iowa City. Under supervision, you will assist the nursing team in delivering patient care across inpatient and outpatient areas.

The role involves taking vital signs, practicing medical asepsis, assisting with admissions and discharges, and supporting daily patient needs while maintaining confidentiality and documentation accuracy.