Patient Care Technician - 4C Orthopedic/Surgical - Downtown Campus
Iowa City, IA 
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Patient Care Technician - 4C Orthopedic/Surgical - Downtown Campus
Posting ID 141772
Department DTH-Nursing Adm/UIHC Downtown Hospital
Jobcode Patient Care Technician
Working Title Patient Care Technician - 4C Orthopedic/Surgical - Downtown Campus
Details

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown(located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Schedule: Day shift, Every other Saturday/Sunday, 0700-1930

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
  • Carryout 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
  • Performsimple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc
  • Performspecial 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
  • Assistwith patient admission, transfers, and discharges
  • Directly providefor patients' personal hygiene and comfort
  • Turn, positions and ambulates patients
  • Transportpatients, equipment, specimens, and supplies
  • Feedpatients, servedrinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake
  • Assistpatients with bedpans and urinals and recordoutput
  • Participatein nursing care conferences; reportpertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge
  • Providefor patient comfort measures through social interactions
  • Shareresponsibility 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
  • Cleanareas per designated guidelines andstandards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment
  • Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units
Qualifications

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Contact MEGAN BIGELOW
Phone: 319-259-5410
Email: megan-bigelow@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions Please send resume to megan-bigelow@uiowa.edu
Ad Start Date 04/24/2024
Ad End Date 05/08/2024

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment or in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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