Patient Care Technician

Patient Care TechnicianThe Iowa River Landing Gastrointestinal department is seeking a 100% Patient Care Technician. Under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care. Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.Position Responsibilities:Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.Carries 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.Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.Performs 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.Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.Turns, positions and ambulates patients.Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake.Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.Shares 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.Cleans 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.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.University of Iowa Health CareIowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health CareIowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.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 plansPercent of Time: 100%Schedule: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday between the times of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Location: Iowa River LandingMinimum Eligibility Requirements:Ability to read, write and follow instructions.Desired Qualifications:Medical TerminologyPublic Contact/Customer ServicePrevious experience working in an ambulatory clinicAt least 1 year of direct patient care experience preferredApplication Process:Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional information email anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.