Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU - 50% - Nights

Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU - 50% - Nights

University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis 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 Carry out 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 Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc Perform special 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 Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort Turn, positions and ambulates patients Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions Share responsibility 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 Clean areas 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: 50% - 20 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

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