Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs, Comfort & Support

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefit package including paid/

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician for our downtown Iowa City campus. In this full-time role, you will support nursing staff by recording vital signs, assisting with patient care, and ensuring comfort and safety on a busy unit.

Shift differentials apply for evenings and nights. Starting salary minimum is published as $38,043.36, with merit-based progression and a comprehensive benefits package; contact Penni Berger for details.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow 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.

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.

Skills

Vital signs recording

Nursing assistance

Patient safety

Medical terminology

Communication

Confidentiality

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician for our downtown Iowa City campus. In this full-time role, you will support nursing staff by recording vital signs, assisting with patient care, and ensuring comfort and safety on a busy unit.

Shift differentials apply for evenings and nights. Starting salary minimum is published as $38,043.36, with merit-based progression and a comprehensive benefits package; contact Penni Berger for details.