Patient Care Technician - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 50%25 - Night Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in University of Iowa Health Care’s Surgical & Trauma Care Unit, providing patient-centered care to patients and families coping with illness or injury. The unit cares for patients with traumatic injuries, acute abdominal emergencies, complex wounds, ostomies, fistulas, hernias, urologic conditions and surgeries, and orthopedic procedures including joint reconstruction and spine surgery. The technician performs routine patient-care tasks and selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, assisting nurses and other clinical staff. The role also supports patient admissions, transfers, discharges, comfort, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and unit cleanliness and supply readiness. This is a 50% position, equivalent to 20 hours per week, with night shifts and assigned weekend and holiday rotations. 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 while performing tasks such as phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, 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 application of binders and 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 nourishment; 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.
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, as needed.
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.