Patient Care Technician - Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) - 50% Evening Shifts

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician for the General Medicine unit (6RC) to support the Nursing team under RN supervision. The role focuses on direct patient care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

The unit emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care and ongoing learning, with evening shifts and weekend/holiday rotation. You will assist with vital signs, hygiene, mobility, admissions, and transfers while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and patient data.
• Assist with nursing tasks under RN supervision including phlebotomy, IV removal and care for patients with medical isolation.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges; provide personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turn, position and ambulate patients; transport patients, equipment and samples.
• Support equipment preparation and maintain unit cleanliness per guidelines.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG leads

Asepsis

Patient transfer

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and 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.

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking Patient Care Technicians in the Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This unit is part of the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division.

The General Medicine unit focuses on the care of adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including, but not limited to, diseases or disorders of the pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, renal system, endocrine system, circulatory system, neurological system, as well as infectious diseases, dermatological disorders and autoimmune disorders.

This unit is a dynamic and fast paced environment rich with opportunities for learning. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages team work between physicians, nursing staff, therapy staff, social work and a variety of other consulting disciplines to provide the most comprehensive care for our patients.

The heartbeat of our Adult Internal Medicine unit is teamwork for the sake of holistic patient-centered care and a healthy work environment that allows our staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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.

Percent of Time

50% - 20 hours per week

Schedule

Evening shifts, will include 24 hours of weekend per 4-week schedule and holiday rotation

Location

University of Iowa Health Care, University Campus

Merit Pay Plan

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan

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
• For more information about why you should select UI Health Care

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

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.

For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins 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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Patient Care Technician
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Tiffany Perkins
• Contact Email: [e-mail]