Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU L7 - 50%25 - Day/Evenings

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the Nursing team with patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The role is located in the Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU, Level 7, and is scheduled for 20 hours per week (50%). The schedule includes day and evening shifts, every fourth weekend, and one summer and one winter holiday. The technician performs patient-care tasks and procedures, supports patient comfort and mobility, assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and helps maintain equipment, supplies, and cleanliness on the unit. Candidates must be able to read, write, and follow instructions. Applicants should include a resume. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification. University employment sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Include a resume with the application.
Disclose any conviction history and successfully complete a criminal background check and credential and education verification.

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Use medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks, including phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, Foley catheter removal and care for medically isolated patients.
Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as enemas, preoperative skin preparation, dressing changes, specimen collection, and applying binders or braces.
Perform special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge, including phlebotomy, ECG lead or 12-lead placement, and brace or pin-site care.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provide patients with personal hygiene and comfort care.
Turn, position, and ambulate patients.
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishment, and record patient intake.
Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output.
Participate in nursing care conferences and report pertinent patient information and incidents to the nurse in charge.
Promote patient comfort through social interactions.
Help prepare, properly use, and care for equipment and supplies, and maintain unit neatness and cleanliness.
Assemble and maintain equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurses, as needed.
Clean areas according to designated guidelines and standards, using approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and housekeeping equipment properly.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.