Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit (4RC) - 50%25 - Day/Night

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports patient care on the 47-bed Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit (4RCP), which treats adult medical cardiology and cardiac and thoracic surgery patients requiring telemetry monitoring, temporary cardiac pacing, and vasoactive and anticoagulant medication infusions. The unit also cares for postoperative patients and patients with cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, chest pain, post-percutaneous coronary interventions, arrhythmias, and left ventricular-assist devices. The unit uses a multidisciplinary teamwork approach and has received a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. The position performs patient care and routine clinical tasks under the direction of the nurse in charge. Work includes obtaining and recording vital signs, assisting with personal care and mobility, supporting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, transporting patients and materials, maintaining equipment and supplies, and keeping patient and unit areas clean. The position is 50% (20 hours per week), with day and night shifts, every-third-weekend rotation, and every-other-holiday rotation. It is located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
A resume must be included with the application.

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, 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 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 help 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.