Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6JC) - 50% - Day/Night

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6 JCP) is a 47-bed intermediate and acute care neuroscience unit caring for an adult neurology and neurosurgical patient population requiring telemetry monitoring, ventriculostomies with intracranial pressure monitoring, and intensive neurological monitoring. Patient diagnoses include stroke, central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune diseases, surgeries of the brain and spinal cord, and neurological traumas involving the head, brain, and spinal cord. The unit has received recognition as a Joint Commission Stroke Center of Excellence, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care, and is a Designated Primary Stroke Center.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
Carry out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated
Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc
Perform special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead/12 lead placement, and brace/pin site cares
Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges
Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort
Turn, positions and ambulates patients
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies
Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake
Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output
Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge
Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions
Share responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit
May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse
Clean areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units