Postpartum & Newborn Care Technician (Part-Time)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum & Newborn Unit to support nursing staff in delivering inpatient and outpatient care. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and careful documentation within a busy academic medical center at John Pappajohn Pavilion in Iowa City.

The position offers a part-time schedule with a 50-90% time commitment, merit-based pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement

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.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Knowledge 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.
• Carry out medical asepsis and tasks including phlebotomy, IV removal, and catheter care.
• Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turn, position and ambulate patients.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Skills

Vital signs recording

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Patient age-appropriate care

Sanitation knowledge

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Data entry / computer skills

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum & Newborn Unit to support nursing staff in delivering inpatient and outpatient care. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and careful documentation within a busy academic medical center at John Pappajohn Pavilion in Iowa City.

The position offers a part-time schedule with a 50-90% time commitment, merit-based pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement