Surgical & Trauma Patient Care Tech

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) in Iowa City. This 36-hour-per-week, part-time position supports nursing staff by delivering direct patient care in a 48-bed adult surgical unit.

Responsibilities include vitals, phlebotomy, ECG placement, hygiene assistance, mobility support and transport. Candidates must be able to follow instructions and work in a team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

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.
• 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

Phlebotomy

ECG placement

Mobility assistance

Patient hygiene

Medical asepsis

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) in Iowa City. This 36-hour-per-week, part-time position supports nursing staff by delivering direct patient care in a 48-bed adult surgical unit.

Responsibilities include vitals, phlebotomy, ECG placement, hygiene assistance, mobility support and transport. Candidates must be able to follow instructions and work in a team.