Postpartum & Newborn Care Tech — Vital Signs & Support

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum & Newborn Unit to assist nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient care. Responsibilities include vital signs, asepsis, basic procedures, and patient comfort.

Shifts are Day 7am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday with no weekends; located at John Pappajohn Pavilion, rotation of holidays. Merit pay and on-campus work option available.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members and health care staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs.
• Carry out medical asepsis and basic procedures as directed.
• Assist with patient admission, transfers and discharges.
• Provide for patient comfort and personal hygiene.
• Transport patients and equipment as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum & Newborn Unit to assist nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient care. Responsibilities include vital signs, asepsis, basic procedures, and patient comfort.

Shifts are Day 7am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday with no weekends; located at John Pappajohn Pavilion, rotation of holidays. Merit pay and on-campus work option available.