Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU - 50%25 - Evening/Nights

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 role is located at Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, and is scheduled for 20 hours per week on evening and night shifts. The schedule includes every fourth weekend and one summer and one winter holiday. The technician supports patient care through clinical tasks, personal care, transport, unit upkeep, and assistance with diagnostic and treatment procedures. The position is a regular salaried role under the Merit Pay Plan. Applicants must be able to read, write, and follow instructions. Candidates must submit a resume and will be required to self-disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification. University employment authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Submit a resume with the application.
Self-disclose any conviction history and complete criminal background 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 and peripheral IV or 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 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 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 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 properly.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.