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

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The role is located in the Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU in Iowa City, Iowa, and is a regular salaried position scheduled for 100% (40 hours per week) on days, including every fourth weekend and one summer and one winter holiday. The Patient Care Technician performs patient-care tasks, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and helps maintain clean, well-stocked patient rooms and nursing units. Candidates must be able to read, write, and follow instructions. A resume is requested with the application. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification. The position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Submit a resume with the application.
Disclose any conviction history and complete a criminal background check and credential and education verification.
Must not require university employment-authorization sponsorship.

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, 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.
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.
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.