Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU - 90% - Nights

Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU - 90% - Nights

University of Iowa Health Care—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. ®

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.

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 and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment

Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units

Percent of Time: 90% - 36 hours per week
Schedule: Nights, every 4th weekend, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital
Merit Pay Plan
Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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