Patient Care Technician 75%25-100%25 - Perioperative Department - North Liberty Hospital

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Center North Liberty department of Perioperative Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician. These are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a nurse to assist the nursing team in providing multiple types of patient care in inpatient and outpatient areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Has experience working in a health care environment
Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavior changes
Strong written communication skills
Customer service experience

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Carry 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.
Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
Perform 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.
Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
Turn, position and ambulate patients.
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake.
Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output.
Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
Share 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.
Clean 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.