University of Iowa·Iowa City, Iowa
Assists the nursing team in providing patient care in in-patient and out-patient areas, including obtaining vital signs and performing basic diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining patient hygiene, transporting patients, and ensuring the cleanliness and stocking of nursing units.
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Pomerantz Surgery Center is seeking 70%25 Patient Care Technicians who under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in the in-patient and out-patient care areas.
Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.
Duties to include: 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 interaction.
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.
Ability to follow oral and written 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. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.® Percent of Time: 70%25 Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8 hour shifts. Rotating schedule between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on departmental needs. Rotating days off if less than 100%25 time.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Desirable Qualifications Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For questions, contact fabiola-orozco@uiowa.edu
Candidates must be able to read, write, and follow instructions while maintaining patient confidentiality. Desired qualifications include knowledge of medical terminology, sanitation principles, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Market context
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