Patient Care Technician - Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite (100%)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UI Health Care's Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite outpatient clinic. Under direct supervision, the technician assists the nursing team in providing multiple types of patient care and uses a wide variety of nursing procedures. The position is 100% (40 hours per week) and is located on the University Campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8- or 10-hour daytime shifts; the posting states that there are currently no weekends or holidays. The role is covered by the Merit Plan. Candidates must be able to read, write, and follow instructions, and must attach a resume to their application. Successful candidates must disclose any conviction history and will 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.
A resume must be attached as part of the application process.
Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Use medical asepsis while 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 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' personal hygiene and comfort; 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.
Promote 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.