Patient Care Technician - Respiratory Specialty & Palliative Care Unit (7JCP) - 90% - Days

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care 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 Registered Nurses. This role is within the Respiratory Specialty & Palliative Care Unit.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
Carries 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
Performs 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 care
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
May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse
Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units