Patient Care Technician - IRL Dermatology MOHS (50%)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement plans

Résumé du poste

The University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a 50% Patient Care Technician for the IRL Dermatology MOHS Clinic in Iowa City. The role supports nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient settings, handling vital signs, patient comfort, and basic procedures under supervision.

This part-time position offers a 20-hour week schedule with 0800–1700 shifts, no evenings or weekends, and a benefits package including leave and retirement contributions. Application includes a background check and references.

Qualifications

• Medical Terminology
• Public Contact/Customer Service
• Experience in ambulatory clinic
• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience preferred

Responsabilités

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carry out medical asepsis during skills and tasks including phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, and Foley catheter care.
• Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative skin prep, dressing changes, and specimen collection.

Connaissances

Medical Terminology

Public Contact/Customer Service

Ambulatory clinic

Direct patient care

Description du poste

Patient Care Technician - IRL Dermatology MOHS (50%)

The Iowa River Landing Dermatology MOHS Clinic is seeking a50% Patient Care Technician.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.Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.

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.

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–Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.

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

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Percent of Time:50%

Schedule: 20 hours per week; 0800-1700 with a one hour lunch. No evenings or weekends.

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Medical Terminology
• Public Contact/Customer Service
• Previous experience working in an ambulatory clinic
• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience preferred

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of10calendar 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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, pleasecontact Anne Beyerink at [e-mail].

Additional Information

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

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

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 .

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