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

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) within the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. This is a 48-bed adult surgical unit focusing on the care of surgical and trauma patients. The team is comprised of motivated individuals passionate about providing patient-centered care to help patients and their families cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. Exceptional care embodies excellent clinical skills intertwined with compassionate care to achieve maximum quality of life. The unit's pulse is teamwork for holistic patient-centered care and a healthy work environment, allowing staff to thrive and grow personally and professionally by providing necessary resources for staff to excel and achieve career goals. The unit provides care for patients experiencing trauma injuries, reconstructive joint surgery, osteosarcoma removal and reconstruction, spine surgery, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, amputations, sports injuries, and young adult hip preservation procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated.
Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead/12 lead placement, and brace/pin site cares.
Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
Turns, positions and ambulates patients.
Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake.
Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.
Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.