Patient Care Technician - Children's Perioperative Services - 75 - 100%

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
• Stocks and supplies 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.

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

75 - 100% (based on candidate's preference)

Schedule

10-hour shifts, primary work hours between 6:00 am and 9:30 pm with no overnights, weekends, holidays, or on call required.

Classification Title

Patient Care Technician

Appointment Type

Merit

Schedule

Full-time

Compensation

Pay Level: 5