Patient Care Technician - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 90% Night Shifts

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the 48-bed adult Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC), within the Medical Surgical Services Division. The unit cares for orthopedics, trauma, and spine patients, including people experiencing trauma injuries, reconstructive joint surgery, osteosarcoma removal and reconstruction, spine, hand, foot and ankle surgery, amputations, sports injuries, and young adult hip preservation procedures. The team emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, teamwork, and a healthy work environment. Patient Care Technicians perform tasks that support the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This position is located in Iowa City, Iowa, is scheduled for 36 hours per week, and works night shifts with weekend and holiday rotations as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Include a resume with the application.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.
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, Foley catheter removal, and care of 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 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.
Promote patient comfort through social interaction.
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 appropriately.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.