Patient Care Technician - NICU 2 (60% 24 hours/week)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient care at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. The role involves supporting patients with daily needs, mobility, and comfort under supervision, and helping with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The position is on campus, follows a rotating day schedule with 24 hours per week, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Record vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Support patient hygiene, mobility, and comfort.

Job description

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.

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

60% - 24 hours per week

Schedule

Rotating day shifts, every 4th weekend, every other holiday

Location

Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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: Megan Garton
• Contact Email: [e-mail]