PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - NEUROSURGERY CLINIC (100%)

Company: The University Of Iowa
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: September 23, 2024

Job Description:

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% full time Patient Care Technician 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.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 Percent of Time: 100%
  Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts within 7:30am-5pm, no nights, weekends, holidays, or call.Hourly: $17.51
  Location: University Campus
  Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
  
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
    Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
    
    Applicant Resource Center -
    
    Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!
    Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
    Hours:Monday 8:00am - 10:00am
    Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
    Wednesday 8:00am - 1:00pm
    Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
    Friday 12:30pm - 5:00pm
    
    Or by appointment
    
    Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
    
    Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact nicole-peak@uiowa.edu.

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