Patient Care Technician - Endoscopy - 100% Days - Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Endoscopy unit at the Downtown Campus. You will assist the nursing team with a variety of patient care tasks in in-patient and out-patient areas, under supervision.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, phlebotomy, IV and catheter care, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and daily patient comfort. Shift is 100% days at downtown Iowa City campus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family and health care 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.
• Assist with patient admission, transfers and discharges.
• Provide direct personal hygiene and comfort to patients.
• Transport patients and equipment as needed.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Medical terminology

Record keeping

EKG lead placement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ECG lead placement

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Endoscopy - 100% Days - Downtown Campus

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: 100%

Schedule: Days Monday-Friday; (0800-1630) weekends/holidays/call will be assigned on a rotating basis.

Location: Downtown Campus

Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and night.

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

Benefits Highlights:

• 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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10calendar 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 [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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 38043.36

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 .