Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU L7 - 100%25 - Days

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform specific tasks that assist the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The position is located at Stead Family Children's Hospital, Level 7, in Iowa City, Iowa, and works days for 40 hours per week. The schedule includes every fourth weekend and one summer and one winter holiday. The role supports patient care through vital-sign collection, medical asepsis, basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, assistance with patient movement and personal care, transport, documentation, and preparation and upkeep of patient-care areas, equipment, and supplies. The position is a regular salaried role and is covered by the Merit Pay Plan. Applicants must be able to read, write, and follow instructions and should submit a resume. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo 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.
Submit a resume.
Successful candidates must disclose any conviction history and undergo 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, Foley catheter removal and care, 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 nourishments; 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.
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 properly.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.