Patient Care Technician - L10 (90% 36 hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carry 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.
• 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.
• Makes 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.
• Stocks and supplies patient rooms and nursing units.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Minimum eligibility requirements.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• Merit Pay Plan.

Schedule

• 12 hour day/night rotating shifts, every third weekend, holiday rotation.

Location

• Stead Family Children's Hospital.

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: Megan Garton; Contact Email: megan-garton@uiowa.edu.