Patient Care Technician - Emergency Medicine - 60%25 Days (0700-1930) - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Patient Care Technician assists members of the nursing team in providing multiple types of patient care in inpatient and outpatient care areas. The role requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care. This position is based at the Downtown Campus and is scheduled for days, 0700–1930, at 60% time.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members, and health care staff.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
Knowledge of sanitation principles and health hazards.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments, and supplies.
Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a health care environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT certification or experience.
Preference for experience with lab draws and EKGs.

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 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 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.
Help prepare, properly use, and care for equipment and supplies, and maintain unit neatness and cleanliness.
Assemble and maintain equipment and supplies for physician or nurse diagnostic and treatment procedures 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.