Patient Care Technician - Float - 60% Days - Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide critical assistance in various patient care settings. This role requires an ability to follow instructions, perform vital checks, and support nursing staff in delivering high-quality healthcare. Join a team where you can contribute to improving patient lives in a respected academic health system.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and life insurance options

Generous retirement contributions

Relocation assistance for qualified applicants

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Experience with patient interactions and basic healthcare tasks.
• Understanding of medical terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintains patient hygiene and comfort.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation principles

Record keeping

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Float - 60% Days - Downtown Campus

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.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown(located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA)is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

University of Iowa Health Care – Nursing Admin – is searching for a Patient Care Tech to assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas under direct supervision. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.

6. Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.

7. Turns, positions and ambulates patients.

8. Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.

9. Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake.

10. Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.

11. Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.

12. Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.

13. Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.

14. May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.

15. Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment

16. Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

2. Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.

3. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

4. Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.

5. Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.

6. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

7. Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.

8. Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.

9. Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule: Day shift with weekend rotation.
Location: Downtown Campus
Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
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. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits.For more information about Why Iowa?, click HERE!

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter clearly addressing how the required and desired qualifications of this position have been met. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 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. For questions, contact Penni Berger at [e-mail]

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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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