Patient Care Technician - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 90%25 Day Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the 48-bed Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC), part of the Medical Surgical Services Division. The unit cares for adult surgical and trauma patients, including people with trauma injuries, reconstructive joint procedures, osteosarcoma removal and reconstruction, spine, hand, foot and ankle surgeries, amputations, sports injuries, and young adult hip preservation procedures. The unit emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care that supports patients’ and families’ physical and psychological needs. Patient Care Technicians perform assigned tasks to assist the nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. This is a 90% position, 36 hours per week, with day shifts and assigned weekend and holiday rotations. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and is compensated under the Merit Pay Plan.

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 when performing tasks such as phlebotomy and peripheral IV or Foley catheter removal, and care for patients in medical isolation.
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 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.
Support patient comfort through social interactions.
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.