Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical Oncology (4JPP) - 60%25 Night Shift

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring Patient Care Technicians for the 44-bed Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP), part of the Medical Surgical Services Division. The unit provides adult medical-surgical oncology and urology care and is part of the NCI-designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. It cares for surgical patients receiving postoperative care for laparoscopic and complex oncology-related procedures, including thyroidectomies, gastrectomies, adrenalectomies, splenectomies, liver and bowel resections, melanoma excisions, and pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedures). This is a 60% position, equal to 24 hours per week, on the night shift from 1900 to 0730, with weekend and holiday rotation. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa. The role requires the ability to read, write, and follow instructions. CNA is a desired qualification. A resume is required. Employment authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Independently obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Use medical asepsis when 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 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 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 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 comfort measures through social interactions.
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 and cleaning products and caring for housekeeping equipment properly.
Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.