Patient Care Technician - Adult Short Stay (LL JCP) 70%25 Nights

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is hiring Patient Care Technicians for the Adult Short Stay Unit (LLJCP), part of the Medical Surgical Services Division. Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses, technicians perform specific tasks to assist the nursing team in providing patient care. The unit has 30 private rooms and cares for medical and surgical patients admitted for observation or recovery, typically for an estimated 24–48 hours. Medical observation diagnoses commonly include chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, and syncope. Surgical recovery patients may undergo procedures managed by services including orthopedics, urology, plastics, and cardiology. The team provides compassionate care and patient education to support a safe transition home. This is a 70% position, scheduled for 28 hours per week on night shifts, with weekend and holiday rotations as assigned. The position is located at the UI Health Care Main Campus, John Colloton Pavilion, in Iowa City, Iowa.

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.
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 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 measures 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.