Patient Care Technician - Children's Perioperative Services - 50% Job at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

The Stead Family Children’s Hospital Department of Perioperative Services is seeking a 50% Patient Care Technician. Under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

Position 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

  • 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 —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.®

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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Percent of Time: 50%

Schedule: 10 hour shifts. Primary work hours between 0600-1830 with some evening rotation required. No weekends,

holidays, or on call requirements.

Merit Pay: - 5 Merit Alpha Matrix | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

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. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Patient Care Technician

Appointment Type: Merit

Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Pay Level: 5

For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink, anne-phillips@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: Patient Care Technician
  • Appointment Type: Merit
  • Schedule: Part-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

  • Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Anne Beyerink
  • Contact Email: anne-phillips@uiowa.edu

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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