Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU L7 - 90% - Nights

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform specific tasks that assist the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. This regular salaried position is located in the Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU, Level 7, in Iowa City, Iowa, and is scheduled for 90% time (36 hours per week) on nights. The schedule includes every fourth weekend and one summer and one winter holiday. The Patient Care Technician assists with clinical care, patients’ personal hygiene and comfort, unit operations, and preparation and care of equipment and supplies. The role includes obtaining and recording vital signs; carrying out medical asepsis; performing tasks such as phlebotomy and catheter care or removal; assisting with patient movement and transitions; and supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures as directed by nursing staff.

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.
Carry out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks, including phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, Foley catheter removal and care, and care for medically isolated patients.
Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as enemas, 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 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.
Provide patient comfort measures 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.
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.