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

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the ICU at the Downtown Campus in Iowa City. This 60% days role supports the nursing team in inpatient and outpatient care, performing a range of patient care tasks under direct supervision to help deliver consistent, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with phlebotomy and basic procedures, aiding with admissions and transfers, helping with hygiene and comfort, transporting patients and

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs accurately.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic procedures under supervision.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide for patient comfort and personal hygiene.
• Transport patients, equipment, and supplies.
• Stock and maintain unit cleanliness and supplies.
• Participate in nursing care conferences and share relevant information.
• Assist with preparation and care of equipment for procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG

Nursing procedures

Patient care

Communication

Record keeping

Medical terminology

Job description

Patient Care Technician - ICU - 60% 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 andstandards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.
• 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

Additional Information

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

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 .