Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU - 100% - Days

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. ® The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressureCarry 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 isolatedPerform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etcPerform 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 caresAssist with patient admission, transfers, and dischargesDirectly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfortTurn, positions and ambulates patientsTransport patients, equipment, specimens, and suppliesFeed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record outputParticipate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in chargeProvide for patient comfort measures through social interactionsShare responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unitMay assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurseClean areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipmentStock and supply patient rooms and nursing units Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week Schedule: Days, every 4th weekend, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital Merit Pay Plan Benefits Highlights Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plansFor more information about Why Iowa?, click HERE! Minimum Eligibility Requirements Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Please include a resume with your submission. 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. For questions or additional information, please contact Nursing Recruitment at 319-356-2285. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional Information Classification Title: Patient Care TechnicianAppointment Type: MeritSchedule: Full-timeWork Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 5 Contact Information Organization: HealthcareContact Name: Megan GartonContact Email: megan-garton@uiowa.edu