Patient Care Technician- Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP) - 50-60%25 Evening/Nights

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing team members 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.

The position is based on 3 John Pappajohn Pavilion, a 24-bed inpatient unit dedicated to women's services. The unit provides gynecological post-surgical care and postpartum/newborn services, including couplet care, electronic infant security, lactation specialists, and support from Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Attach a resume as part of the application process.
• Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.
• Up to five professional references will be requested later in the recruitment process.

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, and caring for medically isolated patients.
• Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as 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.
• Provide patient comfort measures through social interaction.
• 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, as needed.
• Clean areas according to designated guidelines and standards, using approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and housekeeping equipment correctly.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed