Patient Care Technician - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 80% Night Shifts

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is hiring Patient Care Technicians for the 48-bed adult Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC), part of the Medical Surgical Services Division. The unit cares for orthopedics, trauma, and spine patients, including people with trauma injuries, reconstructive joint surgery, osteosarcoma removal and reconstruction, spine, hand, foot and ankle surgery, amputations, sports injuries, and young adult hip preservation procedures. Its team emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, teamwork, and a healthy work environment. Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians perform tasks that assist the nursing team in providing patient care. This is an 80% position, or 32 hours per week, on night shifts, with weekend and holiday rotations as assigned. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Submit a resume with the application.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.
The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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, and Foley catheter removal, and care for medically isolated patients.
Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including 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 nourishments, 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.
Support patient comfort through social interactions.
Prepare, properly use, and care for equipment and supplies, and help 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.