Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical Oncology (4JPP) - 100% Day Shifts

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the 44-bed Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP), part of the Medical Surgical Services Division. The unit provides adult medical-surgical oncology and urology care and is part of the National Cancer Institute-designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. It is also a Silver Beacon Award of Excellence Unit and is ranked 43rd in the nation for cancer care according to U.S. News & World Report. Patients include those receiving postoperative care following laparoscopic and complex oncology-related surgeries, such as thyroidectomies, gastrectomies, adrenalectomies, splenectomies, liver and bowel resections, melanoma excisions, and pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedures). This is a regular salaried position in Iowa City, Iowa, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1530. The position includes a holiday rotation and no weekends.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
A resume is required as part of the application process.
Successful candidates must self-disclose any conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.
Up to five professional references will be requested at a later stage of the recruitment process.
Not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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, and 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 applying 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 patient intake.
Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output.
Participate in nursing care conferences and report relevant patient information and incidents to the nurse in charge.
Provide 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 properly.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.