Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical Oncology (4JPP) - 100% Day Shifts, No Weekends

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the 44-bed adult Medical-Surgical Oncology and urology unit (4JPP), part of the Medical Surgical Services Division and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The unit provides care for patients recovering from laparoscopic and complex oncology-related surgeries, including thyroidectomies, gastrectomies, adrenalectomies, splenectomies, liver resections, bowel resections, melanoma excisions, and pancreaticoduodenectomies. The unit is designated by the National Cancer Institute, has received the Silver Beacon Award of Excellence, and is ranked 43rd nationally for cancer care according to U.S. News & World Report. This is a regular salaried position at 40 hours per week. The schedule is day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with holiday rotation and no weekends. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa. A resume is required with the application. Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and are subject to a criminal background check and credential and education verification. Up to five professional references may be requested during recruitment. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Submit a resume as part of the application process.
Self-disclose conviction history and complete required criminal background, credential, and education verification.

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, peripheral IV removal, 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 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.
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 appropriately.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.