Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical Oncology (4JPP) - 100%25 Day Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring Patient Care Technicians for the 44-bed Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP), an adult medical-surgical oncology and urology unit within the Medical Surgical Services Division. The unit is part of the National Cancer Institute-designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and has received a Silver Beacon Award of Excellence. Patients include those receiving postoperative care after laparoscopic and complex oncology-related surgeries, such as thyroidectomies, gastrectomies, adrenalectomies, splenectomies, liver and bowel resections, melanoma excisions, and pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedures). This regular salaried position is based in Iowa City, Iowa, and is scheduled for 100% time, or 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 0700–1530, with holiday rotation and no weekends. A resume is required as part of the application. The posting is for multiple openings and is open for 10 calendar days. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification. Up to five professional references may be requested. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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 nourishments, and record 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 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.