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University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA8d • Onsite
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Patient Care Technician - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 80%25 Night Shifts
University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) within the Medical Surgical Services Division. The 48-bed adult surgical unit cares for orthopedic, trauma, and spine patients. The team provides patient-centered care to help patients and families cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of illness or injury, combining clinical skills with compassionate care. Teamwork supports holistic care and a healthy work environment, while helping staff grow personally and professionally. Patient Care Technicians perform specific tasks to assist the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. The role is 80% (32 hours per week), with night shifts and assigned weekend and holiday rotations. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
- Include a resume with the application.
- Successful candidates must self-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.
Responsibilities
- Independently obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Use medical asepsis when 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 nourishments, 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 measures 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.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Disability insurance options
- Employer contributions into retirement plans
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Job Type
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Career Level
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