Patient Care Technician - Float Pool - 60% Days (0630-1900) - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 40,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in in-patient and out-patient areas. The role requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures and a commitment to patient comfort and safety.

This part-time position offers a 0630–1900 schedule on the downtown campus, with merit-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health/dental/life insurance options, and employer retirement

Qualifications

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Strong communication with patients, families, and health care staff.
Maintain patient confidentiality and safety in all tasks.

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
Provide personal hygiene support and comfort to patients.
Turn, position, and ambulate patients; transport patients and supplies.
Assist with basic procedures and aseptic techniques as trained by nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Percent of Time: 60%

Schedule: Days (0630 - 1900)

Salary: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Location: Downtown Campus

Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and night.

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

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.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Position And Application Details

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at penelope-berger@uiowa.edu

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