Patient Care Technician - IRL Dermatology MOHS (50%)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa River Landing Dermatology MOHS Clinic is seeking a 50% Patient Care Technician. Under direct supervision, the technician assists nursing team members in providing varied patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires familiarity with a wide range of nursing procedures and may involve electronic word or data processing and conventional office equipment. The position is located at Iowa River Landing in Iowa City, Iowa. It is a regular salaried position scheduled for 20 hours per week, 0800–1700 with a one-hour lunch, and no evenings or weekends. University of Iowa Health Care is a comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing provides academic-level medicine in a convenient medical office building, with a commitment to friendly, compassionate, and efficient patient care.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Public contact or customer service experience.
Previous experience working in an ambulatory clinic.
At least one year of direct patient care experience is preferred.

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, and 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 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.
Share responsibility for preparing, properly using, and caring for equipment and supplies, and for maintaining 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 properly.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.