Patient Care Technician - Perioperative 60%

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Perioperative Division in Iowa City, IA. The role supports nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, mobility, and patient comfort in a 60% time allocation.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, catheter care, preoperative skin prep, and assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges. Part-time, on-campus position with merit pay framework; benefits highlighted. Contact Faby Orozco for details.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Performs phlebotomy, IV removal, and Foley catheter removal and cares for medically isolated patients.
• Performs preoperative skin prep, dressing changes, specimen collection, and application of binders or braces.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges; provides for patient hygiene and comfort.
• Turns, positions and ambulates patients; transports patients, equipment, and supplies.
• Feeds patients and records intake; assists with bedpans and urinals; records output.
• Participates in nursing care conferences and reports pertinent information to the nurse in charge.
• Shares responsibility for equipment prep and cleanliness; may assemble equipment for procedures.
• Cleans areas per guidelines with approved disinfectants; stocks patient rooms and units.

Skills

Reading & writing

Education

CNA

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Perioperative Division.

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%

Schedule

Fri/Sat 19-0730, rotating days, shifts, and holidays as needed. No call

Location

Iowa City, IA

Merit Pay Plan

Pay Level 5: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans/iowa-board-regents-pay-plans#heading41821

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 - click here for details
• For more information about why you should select UI Health Care, click here

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desired Requirements

• CNA

This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 10 calendar days. At the end of the 10-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. 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.

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: Faby Orozco
• Contact Email: [e-mail]