Evening Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring Patient Care Technicians for the 44-bed Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP), part of the Medical Surgical Services Division and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The unit provides adult medical-surgical oncology and urology care, including postoperative care for laparoscopic and complex oncology-related surgeries such as thyroidectomies, gastrectomies, adrenalectomies, splenectomies, liver and bowel resections, melanoma excisions, and pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedures). This position is 50% (20 hours per week), with day/evening shifts and a weekend and holiday rotation. The role provides direct patient care and support to nursing staff, including vital-sign measurement, basic clinical procedures, patient hygiene and comfort, mobility and transport, intake and output recording, equipment and supply preparation, and maintaining clean patient rooms and unit areas.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
A resume is required as part of the application process.

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 and peripheral IV 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 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 and 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 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 diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurses.
Clean designated areas according to guidelines and standards, using approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and housekeeping equipment properly.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.