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

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the 48-bed Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) within the Medical Surgical Services Division. The adult surgical unit cares for surgical and trauma patients, including people with traumatic injuries, reconstructive joint surgery, osteosarcoma removal and reconstruction, spine, hand, foot and ankle surgery, amputations, sports injuries, and young adult hip preservation procedures. The unit emphasizes teamwork, compassionate, patient-centered care, and a supportive environment that helps staff grow professionally and personally. Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians perform specific tasks to assist the nursing team in providing patient care. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and is 90% time (36 hours per week) on day shifts, with weekend and holiday rotations as assigned. Compensation follows the Merit Pay Plan. This is a regular salaried position. Applicants must include a resume. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and complete a criminal background check and credential and education verification. The position is not eligible for University employment-authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Include a resume with the application.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and complete a criminal background check and credential and education verification.

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 patients who are medically isolated.
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 for patients' personal hygiene and comfort; 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.
Provide 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 properly.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.