Patient Care Technician - 80%25 ASC Perioperative

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Pomerantz Surgery Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician who, under direct supervision, assists nursing team members in providing multiple types of patient care in inpatient and outpatient care areas. The role requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care. The technician provides direct personal care and comfort, supports patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Duties also include transporting patients and materials, maintaining equipment and supplies, cleaning according to designated guidelines, and stocking patient rooms and nursing units. This is an 80% position at the Pomerantz Family Pavilion in Iowa City. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts rotating between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on departmental needs, and days off rotate for employees working less than 100% time.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively 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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Use medical asepsis when performing tasks such as phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, Foley catheter removal, and care for medically isolated patients.
Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including preoperative skin preparation, dressing changes, specimen collection, and application of 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 for patients’ personal hygiene and comfort.
Turn, position, and ambulate patients.
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record intake.
Assist patients with bedpan and urinal use; empty Foley catheters; and measure, document, and report intake and output as appropriate.
Participate in nursing care conferences and report pertinent patient information and incidents to the nurse in charge.
Support patient comfort through social interaction.
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.